Student Midwifery Trainee

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands Delivering culturally appropriate midwifery support services with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Base Salary: $56,569 - $57,895 (p.a.) Total Effective Package: $73,648 - $75,147 (p.a.)* Full-Time, 3 Year Maximum Term Contract Aboriginal Female Identified Position Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress? Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.  Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.
Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including; Competitive salaries Six (6) weeks' annual leave Generous salary packaging A strong commitment to Professional Development Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost About the role
The Student Midwifery Trainee (SMT) will work under the direct supervision of a Midwife within a defined scope of practice, to deliver midwifery care in acute or primary health care settings. The SMT will be supported to complete all essential training requirements, including attendance at face-to-face simulation blocks and clinical placements at Congress clinics and tertiary hospitals as specified by the university Batchelor of Midwifery program. The SMT will assist in the delivery of maternity care to Alukura Maternity Group Practice (AMGP) clients whilst gaining a broad understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Midwife and provision of midwifery care within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service MGP setting. 
For more information on the position please contact Alukura Manager, Tahnia Edwards on ******** Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found. *Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.