Making a difference in Indigenous health goes with the Territory
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Amplify your career as an Aboriginal health practitioner in the Northern Territory
There’s more to healthcare than providing high-quality care to your patients. You need to be empathetic, knowledgeable and, most importantly, understand how to integrate with cultures and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners bring unique and invaluable skills to the health sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners work collaboratively with other health professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of their community. In the Northern Territory, we’re committed to enabling access to timely, quality, patient-focused healthcare.
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As a health professional in the Territory, you may be eligible for:
Services
As independent practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and workers work collaboratively with other clinicians - including doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health and oral health practitioners - in many health settings, such as:
- acute care
- forensic mental health
- prison health
- cardiac care
- palliative care
- child health
- men’s health
- women's, children’s and youth health
- population and primary health care.
There is a wide range of Aboriginal health practitioner and worker positions available throughout the Northern Territory - from fresh graduates to experienced practitioners.
What you need to know about becoming an Aboriginal health practitioner in Australia’s Northern Territory
Discover the criteria for becoming an Aboriginal health practitioner or worker.
In the Northern Territory, improving Aboriginal representation in the health workforce and providing meaningful career and development opportunities is key to building a more effective, culturally responsive health service.
Aboriginal employees bring diverse skills, knowledge and lived experience that enrich health services for all Territorians. A workforce grounded in Aboriginal culture and values delivers more empathetic, accessible and trusted care.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia sets national standards to ensure practitioners meet both professional and cultural requirements when practising in any state or territory.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Must be registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Qualifications
Hold the relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice qualification or equivalent:
- descent
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
- other registration standards
- professional capabilities
- criminal history clearances
- continuing professional development
- regency of practice
- professional indemnity insurance
- English language proficiency.
We’re on the lookout for dedicated and motivated Aboriginal health practitioners and workers who are passionate about delivering culturally safe clinical care services to individuals, families and communities.
Make a difference in the lives of Northern Territory’s Aboriginal communities across:
- Alice Springs
- Darwin
- Katherine
- Nhulunbuy
- Palmerston
- Tennant Creek
- other remote locations.
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