Improve health outcomes and make a difference to our Community as Clinic Manager of Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation (AHC)

• Earn a competitive salary of $154,050 base salary (plus overtime), superannuation and a host of benefits
• Enjoy free, fully furnished housing
• Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of remote leave, and 10 personal/carer’s leave days
• Quarterly return airfares to Australian capital city
• Access professional development support and salary packaging options

About Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation (AHC)

AHC is a community-controlled health service committed to improving health outcomes in one of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities. Serving approximately 650 community members and delivering over 14,000 client contacts annually, AHC provides critical services through:

• Clinical Health teams
• Community Health programs
• Corporate Services team

Based at Ampilatwatja, approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs, AHC also supports two nearby outstations. With a dedicated team of around 13 staff and strong governance led by the Board of Directors, we deliver holistic and culturally respectful healthcare services that have a lasting impact.

AHC is committed to overcoming the significant health challenges faced by our remote community, working to improve long-term outcomes through strategic leadership and culturally informed care.

About the Opportunity

Are you a dedicated leader ready to deliver meaningful change in Aboriginal community health?

As Clinic Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and lead a dedicated clinical team. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the clinical team including General Practitioners, Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Chronic Disease and Child & Maternal Health Nurses.
• Implement strategies to improve long-term health outcomes in Community
• Provide culturally sensitive healthcare services
• Strengthen community engagement and build sustainable partnerships

About You

You are a resilient and compassionate leader with a passion for community health and improving outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities. You thrive in complex environments and lead with confidence, cultural sensitivity, and a strong sense of purpose.

You are adaptable and able to navigate the challenges of working in a remote location. You bring high levels of energy and enthusiasm to your work and foster a positive organisational culture. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to deliver strategic outcomes and operational improvements.

Essential Criteria:

You must hold current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum 5 years experience leading a clinical team.

• current MEC, REC, ALS and Immunisation accreditation
• Proven leadership experience in remote Aboriginal communities or similar settings
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and building sustainable partnerships
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire your clinical team
• High-level communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to improving health equity and outcomes

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
• Knowledge of compliance standards including AGPAL accreditation
• Experience navigating remote environments; four-wheel drive experience is beneficial

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Current unrestricted Australian driving licence
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children NT Ochre Card
• National Police History Check

Key Benefits

Earn a competitive salary of $154,050 plus Superannuation, with an array of benefits including:

• Free fully furnished housing
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks remote leave
• 10 personal or carer’s leave days
• quarterly return airfares to Australian capital city
• Salary packaging options available
• Professional development support

Life in Ampilatwatja

Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Territory, approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs, this remote community is surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here, the connection to country is deep, and traditional Aboriginal culture remains strong and vibrant. Life in Ampilatwatja moves at a different pace—away from the noise and demands of city living. The natural beauty of the outback is ever-present, offering endless horizons, peaceful surroundings, and a profound sense of place. This is a community where neighbours know each other by name, where cultural events and gatherings bring people together, and where the simplicity of daily life brings clarity and purpose. For families, Ampilatwatja offers a supportive environment with access to a local school and the School of the Air for remote learning. Whether you’re exploring the rugged landscapes by four-wheel drive or enjoying quiet moments under vast star-filled skies, Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle of connection, adventure, and simplicity.

If you are ready for a genuine change of pace and a life shaped by community and country, there is nowhere quite like Ampilatwatja.

Ready to lead real change?

If you are ready to apply your leadership skills in a role where your impact is felt every day, we invite you to APPLY NOW and become part of a mission that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

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