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    OptometristAlice Springs, NT - Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation

    Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation
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    ­­­­­Aboriginal Health in AboriginalHands

    Deliver Optometry serviceswith theNorthern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled HealthOrganisation.

    • Base Salary: $119,028 - $125,794 (p.a.)
    • Total Effective Package: $143,636 - $152,931 (p.a.)*
    • Full Time, Continuous contract

    Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

    Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginalcommunity-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territoryand are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health careservices in the country.

    Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic andculturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginalpeople living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remotecommunities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gapon Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader inimproving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

    Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not onlyoffers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employeebenefits including;

    • Competitive salaries
    • Six (6) weeks' annual leave
    • Generous salary packaging
    • A strong commitment to Professional Development
    • Relocation assistance (where applicable)

    About the role

    We are looking for an Optometrist to join our Allied Healthteam.

    Join us at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, where yourexpertise as an Optometrist can make a profound impact on thehealth and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.

    Building upon recommendations stemming from a comprehensivesituational analysis conducted by a respected consultantoptometrist in 2023, you'll be presented with a unique opportunityto deliver essential eye care services to those most in need. Yourrole will ensure that every member of our community has access totop-tier vision care, promoting overall health and quality oflife.

    Become an integral part of Congress, one of Australia's mostexperienced Aboriginal primary health care organisations.Collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, united in ourmission to enhance health outcomes and effect positive change inthe lives of Aboriginal community members across CentralAustralia.

    Position includes occasional travel for outreach to remotecommunities.

    For more information on the position please contactAndrew Jolly

    Manager - Allied Health on

    Applications will close when a suitable applicant isfound.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are stronglyencouraged to apply.

    *Total effective package includes: base salary, districtallowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax savingfrom salary packaging options.

    Simply complete the application process by clicking theApply Now button and we'll be in touch.