Lead a close-knit island health team in West Arnhem Are you an experienced Remote Area Nurse ready to take the lead? Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is looking for a Health Centre Manager to lead our Warruwi Health Centre team. As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), Red Lily puts community at the centre of every decision about health and wellbeing. We deliver culturally safe primary health care across the West Arnhem region, including outstations and homelands. About Warruwi Warruwi (Goulburn Island) is a remote Aboriginal community of around 450 people, about 290 km north-east of Darwin. Languages spoken include Maung, Kunbarlang and Kunwinjku. Warruwi is a dry community, and the island offers fishing, swimming, boating, beaches and bushwalks. The Warruwi Community Health Centre provides a 24/7 on-call service, with a permanent GP and visiting specialists including dental, mental health, hearing health and dietetics. More information about our communities is available at https://redlily.org.au/community-profiles/ You'll work alongside Red Lily's other health centres in Jabiru, Gunbalanya and Minjilang, as part of our wider Clinical Services team.

About The Role
Reporting to the Executive Manager, Primary Health Care, you'll provide clinical and operational leadership for the Warruwi Health Centre, maximising community access to comprehensive primary health care.

Key Responsibilities
Include
• Leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary primary health care team
• Managing health centre operations, including workforce coordination, visiting services, recall systems and complex case management
• Monitoring service performance and KPI data, identifying service gaps and driving continuous quality improvement
• Working with resident and visiting GPs to support culturally safe, evidence-based care and effective clinical governance




• Overseeing Medicare claiming to maximise patient access to MBS items and health incentive programs
• Supporting Aboriginal Health Practitioners as key providers of community-based health services
• Supervising, mentoring and developing staff, and participating in the 24-hour on-call roster
• Ensuring compliance with accreditation, clinical governance, infection prevention and control, and WHS requirements
• Managing pharmaceutical stock, medical consumables, equipment and health centre assets About You You're a grounded, capable leader who is at home in remote practice and builds trust with staff, community members and stakeholders. You'll Bring
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Extensive Remote Area Nursing experience within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated management experience in regional or remote health settings
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and manage multidisciplinary teams
• A sound understanding of Aboriginal health, cultural safety and the social determinants of health
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care programs and the legislative requirements for remote practice
• Highly developed interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, written, verbal and IT skills
• A current NT manual driver licence (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Unrestricted rights to work in Australia Highly Regarded
• Postgraduate qualifications in Public Health or Primary Health Care
• Additional certificates in Child Health, Emergency, Midwifery or Mental Health




• A management qualification
• Understanding of health inequality and the legislation governing practice in the Northern Territory What's on Offer? ✅ Competitive salary of $140,389
- $147,702 plus super ✅ Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year ✅ Refurbished accommodation with all utilities included ✅ Relocation assistance
* ✅ Penalty rates, on-call allowances and remote incentives ✅ Six weeks annual leave plus three additional paid Christmas shutdown days ✅ Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOIL) allowance – three trips per year valued at $1,000 each ✅ Professional development support and study opportunities ✅ Genuine career progression within a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation ✅ Supportive Executive team and experienced clinical leadership ✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family ✅ The prospect to live and work in a remote island community rich in culture and connection to Country
• Relocation assistance is subject to approval and funding availability. Employment Requirements All appointments are subject to:
• National Criminal History Check
• NT Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE Card)
• Relevant registrations and licences This role requires travel to remote communities by vehicle and light aircraft. Red Lily Health Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Ready to Apply? Send us your current resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you'd like to lead the Warruwi Health Centre. For more information, visit www.redlily.org.au or email [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable applicants may be progressed before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Health Centre Manager (Warruwi)
🏢 Red Lily Health
📍 Warruwi