Gunbalanya Child and Youth Health Nurse (CYHN)

Red Lily Health | Darwin / Gunbalanya (FIFO option)

$123,800 – $134,300 + super + incentives | Full-time The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service committed to empowering Aboriginal people across West Arnhem. We deliver culturally secure, community-controlled healthcare to improve long-term health outcomes for children, families, and communities.

About Gunbalanya

Gunbalanya is located approximately 300km east of Darwin and 60km north-east of Jabiru, across the East Alligator River in Arnhem Land. It is a major Aboriginal community with a range of local services, including a school (pre-school to Year 12), service station, convenience store, supermarket, police station, crèche, aged care services, sports and social club, butcher, and community arts centre. The community also offers shared facilities such as a 25-metre swimming pool, sports ovals, youth centre, and basketball courts.

What you’ll do:

- Deliver comprehensive care to infants, children, and adolescents
- Lead child health programs including health checks, immunisation, and screening
- Coordinate school health and community-based programs
- Work closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners and multidisciplinary teams
- Support prevention, early intervention, and continuity of care
- Contribute to quality improvement, reporting, and service planning.

What we’re looking for:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical experience in child and youth health
- Understanding of Aboriginal health and culturally safe practice
- Experience in primary health care and/or remote settings
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills




- Ability to work independently and adapt in a remote environment.

Desirable:

- Postgraduate qualifications in Child Health or related fields
- Experience as a Remote Area Nurse
- Background in Aboriginal community-controlled health services
- Experience in education, program delivery, or workforce development

What You’ll Get:

- Competitive salary $123,800 – $134,300 + super + incentives
- Penalty rates for overtime and call outs + on-call allowance
- Fares out of isolated lands allowance
- Generous leave entitlements (6+ weeks leave, leave loading + additional accruals)
- Professional development leave
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 (NFP perks)
- Relocation assistance
- Free, fully furnished and air-conditioned accommodation (including utilities, phone & internet).
- FIFO option (Darwin-based) with travel to remote communities
- Strong team culture and supportive clinical environment
- Meaningful work improving child and youth health outcomes

About You:

- Experience in remote healthcare settings in Australia
- Strong clinical capability and adaptability
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Willingness to travel by air and 4WD to remote communities
- Ability to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster

How to Apply:

Apply with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Click Apply now to join our team.

For further information about Red Lily Health Board, visit www.redlily.org.au or email [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed prior to the closing date.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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