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Director of Medical Services, Darwin NT

Red Lily Health Service
Darwin, NT
A$310,000 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → General Practitioners
Part-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


Are you an experienced GP or Rural Generalist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for providing quality primary health care in rural and remote Australia?

Join Us as the Director of Medical Services (DMS) in leading the development of a regional GP service, shaping the Future of Healthcare in the West Arnhem region of the NT!

About The Team

This Executive level role is a key part of the Red Lily Primary Health Care leadership team, delivering comprehensive primary health care services across the West Arnhem region. The position requires strategic thinking and strong clinical leadership, with a focus on collaboration across Red Lily teams, local communities, and external partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality primary health care services and improved outcomes for the region.

You will work closely with the Director of Primary Healthcare to implement and support the Red Lily primary health care service model, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and community needs.

About the Benefits

  • Offering up to 0.4 FTE Darwin based. Ask us if you want to make this up to 1 FTE position!
  • Benefit from a highly competitive pro rata salary that can reach up to $309,678 complemented by Superannuation
  • Flexibility and work-life balance
  • Ongoing training and ongoing professional development options
  • Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year (FBT Tax Free!)
  • 6 weeks of annual leave (pro rata)
  • Supportive team environment
  • Explore the region’s unique landscapes and people, with opportunities for fishing, hiking and swimming in the picturesque surroundings

About the Role

A key focus of the role includes providing the Executive and the Board with advice on strategic planning and implementation of medical services. The DMS will share leadership of the Red Lily Health Clinical Governance Framework including high level support to all Red Lily Health Clinicians. The DMS leads the delivery of medical services in the West Arnhem communities.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Overseeing comprehensive primary health care service delivery and leading a multidisciplinary team.
  2. Developing and implementing systems for clinical care delivery and workforce management.
  3. Providing medical advice and establishing linkages with other health providers for optimum care coordination.
  4. Leading clinical quality, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
  5. Managing and supporting the professional development of clinical staff.
  6. Enhancing service access and income through Medicare billings and referral pathways optimisation.
  7. Maintaining professional development and compliance with vocational registration requirements.
  8. Promoting a culture that respects and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health and wellbeing.

Please note: This role involves visiting remote communities on regular basis.

Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:

  • AHPRA Registered as a Medical Practitioner
  • RACGP or FACRRM
  • Experience in leadership and coordination
  • Ability to provide clinical services across the remote areas within the West Arnhem region
  • An understanding of and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement
  • An understanding of how the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety apply to the delivery of primary health care services
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly in the use of electronic health record
  • Ability to travel to remote areas for periods of time by road and light aircraft
  • NT Ochre card and Criminal History Clearance
  • Full rights to work in Australia.

Desirable: Previous experience working in a remote Indigenous health context.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual career aspirations and work life needs. Click the apply button now lodging your expression of interest. We hope to work together for better Health in West Arnhem.

For more info and to access the position description go to: https://redlily.org.au/.


About Red Lily Health Service

Jabiru, NT, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
51-200 employees

Red Lily Health supports Aboriginal people in West Arnhem to live strong, healthy lives on Country. We are a community-controlled health service grounded in culture, kinship, and care, with services currently based in:

Jabiru (Red Lily Health Hub)

Warruwi

Minjilang

Gunbalanya (transitioning to Red Lily on 1 July 2025)

Our corporate office is based in Woolner, Darwin. We are in the final stages of transitioning all primary health services in West Arnhem to Aboriginal community control. This is an exciting time to be part of our team and walk with us on this journey of empowerment, governance, and connection.

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