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 PHCOM role is responsible for the operational and associated administrative management of Wurli Clinics and associated programs to ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and culturally appropriate health care services to our clients.

This position is accountable for all Clinical Operations as well as Leadership support to Clinic / Program Coordinators.

The scope of this position also includes human resource management, health service continuous quality assurance and delivery, workplace health and safety and corporate identity.

The PHCOM role integrates, coordinates and collaborates closely with the roles of the Senior Medical Officer, the Primary Health Care Practice Manager and the Primary Health Care Systems Manager. Together these managers form the Primary Health Leadership Team.

Qualifications / Prerequisites: Essential

Bachelor of Nursing / Diploma in ATSI Primary Health Care Practice

AHPRA Registration (current).

National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance. Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Experience – Essential

Minimum of 10 years broad clinical experience.

Previous experience in a clinical leadership or operational / practice management role. Demonstrated knowledge of Australian health care standards and legislative frameworks.

Experience – Desirable

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical) / Diploma of Practice Management / Diploma in Business Management.

Previous senior leadership role in a community controlled organisation with a clear understanding of the obligations of the funding, organisational governance, clinical governance and reporting.

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service offers a supportive and team orientated work environment and is committed to supporting professional development for their employees.

In return for your commitment and dedication to our team, you will receive an attractive base salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications plus superannuation.

A fantastic range of further benefits include but are not limited to:

Salary packaging options;

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

To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit:

https://wurli.org.au/job-vacancies/

and select the 'positions vacant tab'.

You will be able to view a full position description and other details required to submit your application. Whilst we do not require applicants to address specific selection criteria, we do ask applicants to ensure that their resume and supporting cover letter contain information that address the key requirements of the role as outlined above and in accordance with the position profile details.

Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply

Application Closing Date: 11 Oct 2025