Deliver meaningful health outcomes in one of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities

Earn $134,160 + superannuation + on-call/overtime payments + more!

Access $10,000 relocation assistance to support your move to the NT

Enjoy 9 weeks' annual/remote leave, salary packaging, and professional development

Quarterly return airfares to Australian capital city

Live and work in a culturally rich NT community where your impact is immediate and lasting

About Ampilatwatja Health Centre (AHC)

Ampilatwatja Health Centre (AHC) is a community-controlled health service located in the Northern Territory, approximately 350km northeast of Alice Springs. Serving the community of Ampilatwatja and two nearby outstations, AHC delivers holistic, culturally respectful care to over 650 residents. The Centre operates under strong governance from local traditional owners, with an experienced clinical team comprising General Practitioners, Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and support staff. AHC is deeply committed to improving long-term health outcomes and offers a rare opportunity to work on the country in an environment where your clinical skills and cultural sensitivity directly contribute to stronger, healthier communities.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for Registered Nurses to join our multidisciplinary team based in Ampilatwatja, NT.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) with participation in a rotating on-call roster outside of clinic hours. You’ll be based primarily in our community clinic, with weekly outreach to two nearby outstations (approx. 40km away), and occasional school and home visits.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

Delivering high-quality primary care, emergency support, and chronic disease management

Participating in outreach services and community health promotion

Responding to after-hours calls while on roster, including urgent assessments and emergency care

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to infection control standards

Collaborating with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs, and allied health staff to ensure patient-centred outcomes

Contributing to a culturally safe and inclusive care model

To read the full position description, please click here

You’ll Succeed in This Role If...

You’re passionate about making a real difference through culturally respectful healthcare

You’re confident working autonomously, but value the support of a multidisciplinary team

You value continuity of care in one community rather than rotating across multiple sites

You’re ready for an adventure where outback living, culture, and community are your backdrop

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to hold current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and have a minimum of five years’ post-graduate experience, preferably in ED/Primary Health care.

You will also need to demonstrate:

A strong understanding of Aboriginal health, chronic disease management, and culturally safe care

Familiarity with Communicare or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems

In addition, you must hold the following licences/certifications:

A current Australian Manual Driver’s Licence and Ochre Card

ALS (Advanced Life Support)

REC (Remote Emergency Care)

MEC (Maternity Emergency Care)

Immunisation certification (AGV)

IV competent

iStat and QAAMS pharmacotherapy, and Paediatric Emergency
Care qualifications highly regarded

Key Benefits

Earn a base salary of $134,160 plus superannuation, on-call and overtime allowances, along with a range of additional benefits including:

Free, fully furnished accommodation in the community

Relocation assistance up to $10,000 via NT PHN (subject to eligibility)

Salary packaging and novated leasing via CBB to maximise your take-home pay

6 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks remote leave + personal, cultural, and compassionate leave

Partner job opportunities in community schools, admin, maintenance, and retail

Access to 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 make a real difference?

If you're a dedicated Registered Nurse seeking purpose, adventure, and the chance to be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW and help build a healthier future in the heart of the Northern Territory.