Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

The Clinic Coordinator position is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality primary/acute care clinical program to the clients of Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (Wurli) whilst meeting and improving clinical key performance indicators. The role is responsible for coordinating delivery of client services in accordance with Wurli policies and procedures, guided by CARPA standard treatment manual and applicable legislation and regulations. In addition to this the clinic coordinator is required to supervise other RAHP’s / RN in the program area, ensuring planning and supervision of their daily duties, is responsible for quality and assurance checks and audits to ensure standards are met in accordance with the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) and assist with the preparation of reports and allocating resources within budget guidelines.

Key Features of the Role: -

Based in Katherine, Northern Territory

An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

Work alongside a dedicated and passionate multi-disciplinary team who focus not only on acute care but prevention.

Rural town-based services that do not require excessive travel nor on call services

An ordinary working week of 37.5 hours; Monday to Friday.

Committed to supporting continued professional development

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive salary based on your experience and any other professional development undertaken in specialised areas of primary health care, plus superannuation.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

Salary sacrificing options.

Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1-week special leave, study leave).

Relocation assistance and a short-term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.

Strong focus on professional development.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate: -

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care / Bachelor of Nursing

Fully Registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner or Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance

Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit: https://www.wurli.org.au/job-vacancies/ and select the 'positions vacant tab'.

You will be able to view a full position profile and other details required to submit your application.