Aboriginal Medications Support Officer (Amso)

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These are some of the top reasons our staff rate OVAHS as an Employer of Choice in the Kimberley region.


We do what we love, and we love what we do. Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in our region, and that's why the delivery of quality and culturally secure primary and allied health services is our passion. We work adaptively and with transparency to determine, prioritize, and meet the health and well-being needs of Aboriginal people in our region.


OVAHS is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering clinical, allied health and mental health throughout Kununurra and surrounding communities. We are looking for a like-minded individual to join our team of professionals, based at our office in Kununurra.

About the role


The Aboriginal Medication Support Officer role involves managing the medication room to provide an efficient medication service to clients and staff of the health service. The Aboriginal Medication Support Officer will liaise with the Senior Medication Support Officer and adhere to organizational policies and specific pharmacy/medication room policies and procedures.

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as a genuine occupational qualification in accordance with section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act (1984).

What you can expect from working at OVAHS:


As well as working in a positive team culture and supportive environment, OVAHS offers multiple benefits to employees, including but not limited to:

ACCHS Award, Grade 4, wage bracket is: $75,625.47 - $80,300.69 (inclusive of air-con subsidy and uniform allowance) Rental allowance 12-month Annual Airfare $1800 on continued service 5 weeks accrued Annual leave An additional 10 days paid Christmas leave Opportunity to salary sacrifice, greatly increasing take-home wage Superannuation Applications Close: Ongoing

More information


Contact Derek Donohue (Practice Nurse Manager) on 08 9166 2266 or via email ****** To apply, please submit the below documents to: ****** A Cover Letter addressing each of the selection criteria (located within the attached job description) A current CV/Resume along with the names of at least two referees Job Type:Full Time Job Location:Kununurra-





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