Help children in Gunbalanya thrive, from infancy to adolescence, through culturally safe, family-centred care.

• Permanent, full-time position based in Gunbalanya
• Salary of $127,514 – $138,329 per annum plus superannuation
• Refurbished accommodation with utilities included

Why Red Lily Health Board?
Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that puts community at the centre of care. Join the Gunbalanya Health Centre team and help deliver proactive, preventative child and adolescent health services that support development—not just respond to illness.

Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) is a remote Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land, approximately 60 km north-east of Jabiru and 320 km east of Darwin. Kunwinjku is the main language spoken. The community has a swimming pool, arts and crafts centre, sports facilities and a youth centre.
Gunbalanya is a dry community, and road access may be affected by wet-season closures at the East Alligator River crossing. Further information is available through Red Lily’s community profiles.redlily.org

What’s in it for you?
• Competitive salary of $127,514 – $138,329 per annum plus superannuation, based on experience.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year, including meals and entertainment.
• Refurbished accommodation with all utilities included.
• Relocation assistance, subject to approval and funding availability.
• Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOIL) allowance—three trips per year valued at $1,000 each.
• Six weeks annual leave plus three additional paid Christmas shutdown days.
• Professional development support and study opportunities.
• Supportive Health Centre Manager and strong clinical governance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Meaningful,



community-led work improving health outcomes for children, young people and families.

What’s the role?
Reporting to the Gunbalanya Health Centre Manager, you will provide comprehensive, culturally safe and family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents.
You will work closely with nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs and Red Lily’s Outreach Child Health Nurse to embed proactive child and youth health care within the remote health centre.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Improving access to primary health care, screening, annual health checks and planned care for children and adolescents.
• Coordinating school screening with the Outreach Child Health Nurse and key stakeholders.
• Providing clinical assessment, treatment, referral and follow-up.
• Delivering developmental screening, growth monitoring, immunisations, and hearing and vision checks.
• Following CARPA Standard Treatment Manual guidelines and NT clinical protocols.
• Supporting vulnerable children and families through recalls, case coordination and referral pathways.
• Monitoring program performance against NT Aboriginal Health and national ACCHO key performance indicators.
• Building the child and adolescent health capability of local health centre staff.
The role requires travel to remote communities by vehicle and light aircraft, and preparedness to relieve other nursing positions by arrangement.




Is this role right for you?
You’re a skilled child health clinician who builds strong relationships with families, works collaboratively and enjoys sharing knowledge with colleagues.

You will bring:
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Extensive clinical experience in child health.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal child health needs and priorities in remote primary health care.
• A demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and the social determinants of health.
• Experience developing and delivering education and training.
• Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current NT manual driver’s licence and Northern Land Council permit, or eligibility to obtain them.
• Full rights to work in Australia.
The following will be highly regarded:
• Postgraduate qualifications in Child Health, Public Health or Primary Health Care.
• Qualifications in education, sexual health, or workplace training and assessment.
• Experience in a remote child health program or as a Remote Area Nurse in an Aboriginal community.
• Additional certificates in Emergency, Midwifery or Mental Health.
Appointments are subject to a National Criminal History Check, NT Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE Card), and relevant registrations and licences.

Ready to apply?
Send your current resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you would like to join the Gunbalanya team.

Want to find out more about this prospect? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or [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

📌 Child and Youth Health Nurse - Red Lily Health Board - Gunbalanya (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Darwin