Lead the way to better health in West Arnhem as our Health Centre Manager

PERMANENT, LONG-TERM CONTRACT AVAILABLE!

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, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.

About Minjilang:

Minjilang is the name of the Aboriginal town on Croker Island, situated just to the east of Cobourg Peninsula, approximately 250km north-east of Darwin. Situated in the luminescent Arafura Sea, Croker Island is home to abundant wildlife and flora that inhabit the beaches, wetlands, swamps and native bushland. Approximately 265 people live on Croker Island, and many of the local people are multi-lingual and speak Iwaidja, Mawng, Kunwinjku, Kuninjku and English. There is year-round air access with Fly Tiwi running a daily passenger service to Darwin and weekly barge services from Darwin for freight.

The manager at Minjilang Health Centre is supported by two RANs, and/or an Aboriginal Health Worker, with the support of community drivers and reception staff. The community is serviced by a range of outreach services with the GP visiting once a week. The Northern Territory Health Department Rural Medical Practitioners provide 24-hour Phone support, and in partnership with Care Flight coordinate 24-hour retrieval services.

About the Role:

The position will lead the Red Lily Clinical Services team (based at Minjilang) that delivers high quality and culturally secure primary healthcare to all people in this community. Employing extensive nursing experience, skills, and applied knowledge in the Aboriginal health context, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a Remote Health Centre. 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.

Benefits:

• Base Salary up to $139,300 pa
• Opportunity for flexible workplace and contract arrangements
• Penalty rates for overtime and call outs + on call allowance
• Fares out of Isolated Lands allowance - 3 x FOIL per year at the value of $1,000 each.
• 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
• Accommodation provided including utilities
• Job stability and great team culture, working with a friendly and supportive team

In this role, you will:

1. Provide & promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service utilising a multidisciplinary approach and endorsed protocols (e.g. CARPA manuals) and policies.
2. Ensure all documentation, records and health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity of care.
3. Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting a community participative approach to local level decision-making.
4. Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care.
5. Participate in and encourage education and professional development of self, team members and learners.
6. Participate in Quality and Safety programs including development and evaluation of policies, procedures, and protocols (including Work Health & Safety).
7. Participate in performance management and professional development programs in consultation with management and professional support groups.
8. Participate in the orientation of new staff to the Organisation's philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effective teamwork.
9. Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the Organisational plan.
10. Participate in an on call 24-hour roster.

Our ideal candidate:

• Is a registered nurse with AHPRA and holds relevant post-basic or post graduate qualifications.
• Brings extensive experience and demonstrated skills in remote area nursing, with an understanding of the roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team in Australian indigenous communities.
• Effectively interacts with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating a strong grasp of Aboriginal health issues, cultural safety, and health determinants.
• Possesses knowledge and experience in implementing primary health care programs and navigating relevant legislation governing remote work practices.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement, workplace health and safety, research, education, and professional development.
• Has highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and IT skills, and is willing to utilize health IT systems.
• Holds (or is eligible for) an NT manual driver's license, police clearance, Ochre Card, and Land Council work permit.
• Is ready to travel to remote communities by air and 4WD, reside in a remote setting, and 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.

Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.