Remote Area Nurse - Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala
Deliver meaningful care where your skills make a difference.
Permanent full-time role with relocation and housing support.
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Bring Your Primary Health Care Skills to East Arnhem Land
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact in remote Australia?
We are seeking for an experienced
Remote Area Nurse (Acute Care)
to join our dedicated clinical teams in Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala. Working within a multidisciplinary primary health care setting, you will provide frontline clinical care while supporting improved health outcomes for Yolngu communities across East Arnhem Land.
Two positions are available across both locations. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred location when applying.
About Miwatj Health
Miwatj Health is one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, delivering comprehensive primary health care services across East Arnhem Land. Guided by our vision of
Self-Determined Yolngu
, we are committed to providing culturally responsive, community-led healthcare that improves health outcomes and supports community wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Remote Area Nurse (Acute Care), you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based primary health care services.
Key responsibilities include:
Assessing, triaging and managing clinical presentations




Providing care in accordance with CARPA Standard Treatment and Clinical Procedures guidelines
Delivering evidence-based primary health care services
Conducting health assessments, health checks and care planning
Supporting chronic disease, child health and other preventative health programs
Delivering immunisation services and health promotion activities
Supporting and mentoring Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other members of the clinical team
Working collaboratively with Medical Officers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and allied health professionals
Contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives and best-practice service delivery
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum
3-5 years post-graduate experience
in remote area nursing, primary health care or related clinical settings
Current
Remote Emergency Care (REC)
qualification
or
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
certification
Current accredited Immunisation Certificate recognised in the Northern Territory
Current Remote Pharmacotherapeutics qualification (or equivalent), or working towards completion
Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care principles and delivery in remote settings




Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills
Current manual driver's licence
Commitment to culturally safe healthcare and improving Aboriginal health outcomes
Ability to live and work in a remote environment and travel as required
A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork
Highly Regarded
Previous Remote Area Nursing experience within the Northern Territory
Postgraduate qualifications in Primary Health Care, Emergency Nursing, Public Health, Paediatrics or a related discipline
Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
What's on Offer?
Permanent full-time opportunities
Competitive remuneration package ranging between $131,995 to $141,804 plus superannuation
Salary packaging benefits
The opportunity to work within a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Accommodation available for eligible employees relocating to Nhulunbuy
Applicants for Yirrkala will be relocating to Nhulunbuy as well.
Please note:
Employees residing in employer-arranged accommodation are required to enter into a residential tenancy agreement, with rental and bond payments required prior to occupancy.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may close before the advertised closing date.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact
Juliet Bevan (Clinic Manager) at (
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or Miwatj Recruitment at
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📌 Remote Area Nurse - Nhulunbuy And Yirrkala (Australia)
🏢 Miwatj Health Aboriginal
📍 Australia