Health Centre Manager - Jabiru

Lead healthcare in the heart of Kakadu

Looking for your next leadership opportunity in remote health? Join Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation and lead a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, culturally safe healthcare in one of Australia's most unique and rewarding locations.

At Red Lily, Aboriginal people are at the centre of decisions about their health and wellbeing. As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), we're committed to improving health outcomes across West Arnhem while supporting strong communities, culture and connection to Country.

About Jabiru And West Arnhem

Jabiru is in the heart of Kakadu National Park, around three hours (250 km) from Darwin. You'll be based in our modern, purpose-built Jabiru Health Centre and work closely with our other health centres located in Gunbalanya, Minjilang and Warruwi.

This is a chance to build meaningful relationships with communities, enjoy an incredible lifestyle, and make a genuine difference where it's needed most.

About The Role

As the Health Centre Manager, you'll provide both clinical and operational leadership for the Jabiru Health Centre. Working alongside GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and support staff, you'll help ensure our communities receive high-quality, culturally safe primary healthcare.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Coordinating day-to-day health centre operations
• Managing workforce planning, visiting services and complex care programs
• Monitoring service performance, quality improvement and key health outcomes
• Supporting clinical governance and culturally safe practice
• Overseeing Medicare claiming and funding opportunities
• Mentoring and developing staff
• Participating in the 24-hour on-call roster for emergency and acute care
• Ensuring compliance with accreditation, WHS and clinical standards
  
  

About You

We're looking for an experienced healthcare leader who thrives in remote settings and enjoys building strong relationships with staff, communities and stakeholders.

You'll Bring

• Current or eligible AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications
• Extensive Remote Area Nursing experience
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing healthcare services in regional or remote settings
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
• A commitment to culturally safe healthcare and continuous improvement
• A current NT Driver Licence (or ability to obtain one)
• Full Australian work rights
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Qualifications in Public Health, Primary Health Care, Child Health, Emergency, Midwifery or Mental Health
• A management qualification
• Knowledge of NT legislation and remote health service delivery
  
  

What's in It for You?

✅ Competitive salary of $140,389 - $147,702 plus super

✅ Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year

✅ Refurbished 3-bedroom house including utilities

✅ Relocation assistance*

✅ Penalty rates, on-call allowances and remote incentives

✅ Six weeks annual leave plus three additional paid Christmas shutdown days

✅ Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOIL) allowance – three trips per year valued at $1,000 each

✅ Professional development support and study opportunities

✅ Genuine career progression within a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

✅ Supportive Executive team and experienced clinical leadership

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

✅ The opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's most spectacular locations

• Relocation assistance is subject to approval and funding availability.
  
  

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of families across West Arnhem.

Employment Requirements

All appointments are subject to:

• National Criminal History Check
• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• Relevant registrations and licences
  
  

Red Lily Health Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested?

Apply with your current resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you'd like to join Red Lily.

For more information, visit www.redlily.org.au or email recruitment@redlily.org.au.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't wait to apply.

Join us and help shape the future of healthcare across West Arnhem.