Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

Position Details

Position Title / Casual Medical Driver
Mode of Employment / Casual
Time Fraction / As agreed
Award / Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2010 (MA00115)
Classification / Grade 1
Remuneration / This position attracts an hourly rate of $25.21 per hour plus casual loading of 25% loading in lieu of paid leave (excluding superannuation) .
Salary Packaging / Not applicable.
Unit / Medical Services
Location / Morwell
Reports to / Regional Practice Manager
Direct Reports / nil
Probationary Period / Not applicable
Working with Children Check required / Yes, upon initial appointment-then every 5 years
First Aid Certificate / Yes, upon initial appointment-then every 3 years
Police Check and Prison Check required / Yes, upon initial appointment – then every three years
It should be noted that the Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation will not discriminate on irrelevant criminal history.
Driver’s Licence required / Yes - current Victorian driver's licence
Organisational Background
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation (RDAC) was established as an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation in 1992 to improve the social, health and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people. RDAC is a leading provider of culturally appropriate , comprehensive primary health care and related social and family support services to Aboriginal people and communities across Gippsland.RDAC’s services are provided at the following locations: Sale (3), Morwell, Drouin, Loch Sport, Rosedale and Stratford.RDAC’s services include; General Practice, Health Assessment and Early Detection Screenings, Health promotion and Education, Dental, Audiology, Chronic Disease Management and Care Coordination , Drug and Alcohol counselling, Family, Child and Maternal Health, Home and Community Care, Immunisation and Vaccinations, Social and Emotional Wellbeing services, Allied Health, Client Transport and Corporate Services.
Team Information

The Medical Driver is accountable to:

  • The Chief Executive Officer, The board of Directors and the wider community for practice according to the philosophy, policies and goals of the centre.
  • The Practice Nurse for a high standard of work practice
  • The clinical team for effective communication and work relationships including shared work responsibilities

Position Purpose
Provide safe and timely transport for Aboriginal client
Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities
  • Experience working within a cross culture environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
  • Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Ability to function in a multi disciplinary team and ability to function independently
  • Knowledge and understand of quality improvement processes
  • Knowledge and skills in contemporary Human Recourses Management practices including Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Discrimination.

Position Functions

Key areas of accountabilities
  1. Provide medical transport assistance to patients and community as directed..

  1. Transport may be local, regional or interstate .

  1. Maintain the condition of the vehicles, ensuring that they are safe, clean and ready for patient use.

  1. Ensure vehicles have the following equipment first aid kit, spills kit and fire extinguisher

  1. Work in a way that is culturally appropriate including gender sensitivities operating in the Aboriginal Community .

  1. Comply with Ramahyuck policies and procedures

  1. Be respectful to clients and treat all information about the client with strict confidentiality.

  1. Liaise and work with health team as required

  1. Maintain records of transport provided

10.participate in staff meetings as directed
  1. Participate in the annual performance review process.

Other responsibility areas (All staff)
Quality and Risk Management
Actively participate and incorporate continuous quality improvement and sound risk management principles to all aspects of the role and in accordance with RDAC policies
Professional Development & Education
Actively participate in relevant continuing professional development as required.Participate in educational activities relevant to the role within RDAC.
Occupational Health and Safety
Ensure a safe working environment is maintained to RDAC staff and clients.
Cultural Diversity
Actively participate in a continuous process of developing cultural competence by broadening knowledge of and respect for diverse individuals and communities with particular emphasis on the local East Gippsland demographic.
Teamwork
Work proactively with all members of the RDAC clinical teams in Sale, Morwell and Drouin in supporting the project and its strategic aims. In addition, work closely with relevant personnel from other stakeholders who are involved in the Working Together for Health initiative.
Position Requirements : Key Selection Criteria
1 / Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal community needs. / M
2 / Demonstrated ability to work independently. / M
3 / Demonstrated written oral interpersonal skills . / M
4 / Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety . / M
5 / Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. / M
6 / Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality . / M
7 / Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement activities . / M
M = Mandatory / D = Desirable
Application Details
Please send applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria and a resume to:
HR Manager
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 1240 Sale Vic, 3850 / Or Email to :

Closing Date For Applications 4th of January 2018
Close of business:

RDAC Working Together for Health PD October 2017