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Key Information

- Position Type: Part time, fixed term until 30 June 2027
- Work Pattern: 4 days per week or 30.4 hours across 5 days – flexible with applicant
- Location: Darwin
- Salary Range: $100,624 – $106,783p.a. as per AHP 4.1-4.4 / $105,787 – $113,029 p.a. as per RN 3.1-3.3
- Application Closing Date: 13 September 2026

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT)

About the Role

Danila Dilba Health Services delivers flexible, culturally safe aged care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders in the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) region. The program aims to improve access, quality, and community connection in aged care, empowering elders to lead decisions about their support and services.

The Community Health Practitioner – Aged Care works within a multidisciplinary team and requires a commitment to delivering care aligned with the principles of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders receive holistic, person-centred, trauma-aware and healing-informed care that meets the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Statement of Rights, Aged Care Code of Conduct, and Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) values, policies and procedures. The role also provides short-term clinical leadership and operational continuity during periods of leave of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Aged Care.

What You Need to Succeed





- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Qualification as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and current unrestricted registration with AHPRA.
- Min 5 years clinical experience in aged care, community nursing, palliative care or chronic disease management, including clinical assessment and care coordination.
- Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with a commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care.
- Experience in managing high-impact risks, including falls, medication safety, and infection control.
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Proficiency in clinical documentation and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
- Ability to mentor and support junior staff
- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance, and regulatory requirements in aged care.

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child secure environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Employment with us is subject to:

- Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

- 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
- Career development and training opportunities
- Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options

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📌 Community Health Practitioner-Aged Care (Northern Territory)
🏢 Danila Dilba Health Service
📍 Northern Territory