About us

The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region. We are, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision of improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.

About Jabiru

You will find Jabiru 255kms east of Darwin. The township is surrounded by Kakadu National Park boasting wetlands, billabongs, and wildlife. You can enjoy your time off exploring the region, fishing in the waterways, cooling off in the swimming pool or taking part in the community's many sporting activities. The brand-new modern health clinic opened in September 2024.

About the Team

The position will be part of the Red Lily Clinical Services team that provides primary health care in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Coordination with other communities and teams within Red Lily and beyond will be necessary to ensure that the communities receive high quality services and achieve optimal outcomes.

About the Role

The position will be part of the Red Lily Clinical Services team (based at Jabiru) that delivers high quality and culturally secure primary healthcare to all people in the Kakadu region. You will be responsible for providing high quality and culturally appropriate primary healthcare to the good people of Jabiru and homelands, including visitors. This position requires an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, principles of Primary Health Care and relevant legislation governing work practices in a remote health setting.

You will be part of a team that includes Health Centre Manager, GP, Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and administration staff working alongside community engagement workers, as well as a wide range of outreach specialists and service providers. The position will be supported by an experienced remote leadership team reporting to the Director of Primary Healthcare.

Benefits

• Base Salary up to $130,000pa + Super
• Penalty rates for overtime and call outs + on call allowance
• Fares out of Isolated Lands allowance
• Generous leave entitlements (7+ weeks of paid leave, leave loading + additional leave accruals)
• Professional development leave
• Salary Sacrifice for up to $18,550pa (Not for profit)
• Relocation Assistance
• Relevant clinical staff provided with fully airconditioned and furnished accommodation free of charge including phone, internet and utilities while working at the health centre
• Job stability and great team culture, working with a friendly and supportive team

About You

1. Current registration with AHPRA
2. Experience in remote area setting in Australia
3. Proven clinical experience and adaptability
4. Strong communication and teamwork skills
5. A commitment to ongoing professional development
6. Ready to travel to remote communities by air and 4WD,
7. Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, please attach a cover letter with your application addressing the essential selection criteria.

Click the apply button now to submit your application to join our passionate team. We hope to work together for better Health in West Arnhem. For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: https://redlily.org.au.