Position: Aged Care Nurse Manager
Location: Wanarn, Ngaanyatjarra Lands, WA
Employment type: Full time
Roster: FIFO 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off

About the role

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service is seeking an experienced Aged Care Nurse Manager to lead residential aged care services, oversee Community Health Nurses and manage the day-to-day operations of Wanarn Aged Care.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong clinical judgement, practical management skills and the ability to lead teams in a remote environment. You will be responsible for maintaining safe, culturally responsive care, strengthening clinical practices and ensuring effective service delivery.

Working on Ngaanyatjarra Country requires resilience, adaptability, humility and a genuine respect for Aboriginal culture and community protocols. You will need to be comfortable navigating the challenges of remote service delivery, including workforce and resource pressures, while building trust and supporting your team.

Key responsibilities

- Lead protected, culturally responsive residential and community aged care services.

- Oversee daily operations, staffing and care coordination at Wanarn Aged Care.

- Supervise, support and develop residential care staff and Community Health Nurses.

- Maintain clinical governance, documentation and quality standards.

- Monitor clinical risks, follow up on incidents and support continuous improvement.

- Work collaboratively with the Clinical Safety, Quality and Governance team.

- Promote accountability, consistent practices and effective workforce planning.

- Build positive relationships with Yarnangu, families, staff and community stakeholders.

What we offer

- Purpose-Driven Environment: Be part of a work culture that prioritises purpose and provides a deep sense of fulfilment.

- FIFO Roster: 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off.

- Flights and Accommodation: Provided for the duration of your placement.

- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary with additional benefits

- Meaningful Work:



An opportunity to shape aged care services and make a genuine difference to Yarnangu elders and their families.

Essential Requirements:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

- Robust clinical experience in aged care.

- Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, performance management and team development.

- Sound clinical judgement and confidence in managing clinical risks.

- Strong organisational, work planning and documentation skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and make practical decisions in challenging environments.

- Resilience, adaptability and the ability to work effectively in remote settings.

- Respect for Aboriginal culture and a willingness to learn and engage with remote communities.

- Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

- Previous experience managing residential aged care services.

- Experience overseeing community nursing or remote health services.

- Previous experience working in remote or Aboriginal community settings.

- Knowledge of aged care quality standards and clinical governance requirements.

About the Ngaanyatjarra Council

Welcome to Ngaanyatjarra Lands, a vibrant tapestry of culture and community nestled within the vast beauty of the Australian desert. Home to approximately 2,000 Yarnangu (Ngaanyatjarra people) across 11 unique communities, our council is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage spanning over 10,000 years and 250,000 square kilometres.

Established in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) represents the interests of the Ngaanyatjarra People across 11 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Employing in excess of 450 people, NCG provides a wide range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, shops, roadhouses, art centres and land services. It is one of the largest and most successful Indigenous organisations in the country.

Join us in strengthening aged care services and supporting the health, dignity and wellbeing of Yarnangu elders across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

📌 Aged Care Nurse Manager (Perth)
🏢 Ngaanyatjarra Council Group
📍 Perth