Deliver comprehensive primary health care in Gunbalanya.

Are you a Remote Area Nurse who loves the variety of comprehensive primary health care? Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is looking for a Remote Area Nurse to join the team at Gunbalanya Health Centre.

Why Red Lily Health Board?
Red Lily Health Board is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) guided by community. Aboriginal people are at the centre of decisions about their health, and we deliver culturally secure primary health care across West Arnhem, supporting strong communities, culture and connection to Country.

You will be based in Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), a remote Aboriginal community of around 1,350 people in Arnhem Land, approximately 60 km north-east of Jabiru and 320 km east of Darwin. Kunwinjku is the main language spoken in the community.

Gunbalanya is a dry community with a 25-metre pool, arts and crafts centre, sports oval, basketball courts and youth centre. The community is reached by road via the Arnhem Highway, although the East Alligator River crossing can close during the wet season.

You will be connected with Red Lily’s other health centres in Jabiru, Minjilang and Warruwi.
More information about Red Lily’s communities is available at: https://redlily.org.au/community-profiles/

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*
• Penalty rates, on-call allowances and remote incentives
• 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




• A supportive Health Centre Manager and strong clinical governance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Meaningful work improving health outcomes for families in Gunbalanya
*Relocation assistance is subject to approval and funding availability.

What’s the role?
Working under the direction of the Health Centre Manager, you will manage client care throughout the lifespan — treating illness, promoting wellbeing, providing education and encouraging community health action.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Providing comprehensive primary health care within a multidisciplinary team
• Delivering care coordination, case management, recall systems and priority health programs
• Supporting evidence-based clinical care and helping eligible clients access MBS items and health incentive programs
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, patient records and health information systems
• Delivering culturally safe, person-centred care that builds health literacy and self-management
• Working closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners as key providers of culturally appropriate care
• Supporting the orientation of new staff, students and visiting clinicians, including infection control and cold chain standards
• Participating in the 24-hour on-call roster and delivering acute and emergency care
Is this role right for you?
You are a confident, adaptable clinician with sound judgement,



who enjoys working autonomously and as part of a close team in a remote setting.

You will bring:
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration as a general Registered Nurse, with a relevant post-basic qualification
• Extensive Remote Area Nursing experience and an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team
• A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal health, cultural safety and the social determinants of health
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care programs and the legislation governing remote practice
• A commitment to quality improvement, WHS, education and professional development
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, written, verbal and IT skills, and a willingness to use health IT systems
• A current full Australian driver’s licence and full rights to work in Australia
Highly regarded:
• Tertiary or post-basic qualifications in Midwifery, Child Health, Emergency Care, Mental Health or Primary Health Care
• Previous Remote Area Nursing experience
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 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 opportunity? 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.

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