Total potential earnings: $162,500 – $172,500 (Salary + Allowances + Remote Travel Allowance) plus additional benefits detailed below:

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary ranging from $155,000 to $165,000, including various allowances and additional work/on-call allowances.
• Additional Work/On-call Allowance: This allowance makes up $30,000 of your salary in compensation for overtime, after-hours on-call and call-out duties.
• Accommodation: Fully furnished staff accommodation is provided, with a small subsidised utilities fee — only $30 per bedroom per fortnight.
• Work Vehicle: Allocated work vehicle with approved personal use when not on leave, supporting both operational needs and convenience.
• Remote Travel Allowance: $7,500 per year, paid in fortnightly instalments.
• Work Phone: Provision of a work phone to support effective communication and role responsibilities.
• Program Leave: Unique 6-week continuous service cycle with 2 weeks paid leave, in addition to other leave entitlements.
• Paid Paternity Leave: 8 weeks of company-paid paternity leave, accessible after 1 year of service.
• Loaded Annual Leave: 4 weeks of annual leave each year, with leave loading.
• Relocation Assistance: One-time $1,500 relocation support — 50% upfront, balance reimbursed upon receipt submission.
• Contract Flexibility: 1 or 2-year fixed-term contracts available, with potential for extension.
• Save on Tax with Salary Sacrificing: Salary sacrifice up to approximately $16,000 per year.
• Superannuation: Standard superannuation contributions.
• Non-Smoker Incentive: Additional 1% employer superannuation contribution for non-smokers (conditions apply).

Position Overview

Tullawon Health Service is seeking a dynamic Clinic Team Leader to lead and support our dedicated clinic team in delivering high-quality primary health care and after-hours emergency response services to the Yalata community. In this vital role, you will provide hands-on leadership and drive the development and implementation of effective management strategies, policies, and systems in line with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to clinic staff, including performance management, staff inductions, and facilitating regular team meetings.
• Oversee clinic rostering, timesheets, attendance, equipment maintenance, and stock levels and ensure smooth day-to-day operations within budget.
• Ensure all clinical activities meet relevant legislative, policy, and accreditation standards and prepare the team for audits and quality reviews.
• Identify training needs, provide education sessions, and ensure all clinic staff meet mandatory training and competency requirements.
• Capture, report, and follow up on incidents, complaints, risks, and progress through monthly reports and direct communication with supervisors.
• Participate in providing primary health care services, emergency response, and support the team in achieving clinical and reporting targets.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy policies, monitor medication storage, manage stock rotation, and maintain drug licensing requirements.
• Implement and monitor cold chain processes, ensure vaccine quality standards, and educate staff on national guidelines.
• Ensure infection control policies are followed, facilitate safe work environments, and educate staff on PPE use and immunisation compliance.
• Lead WHS initiatives, manage hazards and incidents, ensure safe facilities and equipment, and support staff mental health and wellbeing.

Eligibility

• This job opportunity is not a remote or work-from-home position; it requires the selected candidate to work on-site at the company's location.
• Must be willing to relocate and live in the South Australian Aboriginal Community called Yalata.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must have a current Australian driver’s licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Must be able to pass a police check assessment.
• Must hold a valid Working with Children's Clearance.
• Must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be able to provide flexible work hours and participate in after-hours on-call.

Qualifications and experience

• Registered Nurse qualification (essential), with current APHRA registration and completion of Remote Emergency Care (REC) or equivalent.
• Additional training such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Remote Emergency Care (AREC).
• Ability to balance management responsibilities with hands-on service delivery, ensuring both effective team leadership and quality patient care.
• Proven experience working in remote or rural settings, ideally with Aboriginal communities, and the ability to adapt to limited resources in a challenging environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing small clinical teams and overseeing primary healthcare service delivery.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Solid understanding of primary healthcare principles, workplace health and safety, and requirements for S4 and S8 drug licensing.
• Experience in accident and emergency response and working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Confident computer skills, with experience using clinical software (e.g., Communicare).
• Experience with quality improvement, accreditation standards (e.g., RACGP), and business management or administration.
• Practical knowledge of cold chain management, infection control, and health promotion strategies

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including couples seeking employment together and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s), to apply.

We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team, Daniel Finning and Jaime Codner, via email at [email protected] or call our office at (08) 8625 6255.

About Us

Tullawon Health Service Inc. is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal community-controlled health service located in the remote Aboriginal Community of Yalata in South Australia. Dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the local community, Tullawon Health Service offers a wide range of essential services, including primary health care, aged care, social services, and emergency response, ensuring the improvement of the wellbeing and health of the residents in this remote region.