Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

• Full-time, continuous contract
• Open to Registered Nurses or Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Base salary: $114,816 – $125,229 per annum
• Packaged salary: $139,859 – $154,255 per annum*

Why Congress?
Congress delivers community-led health services that respond to the needs of Aboriginal people. Join a team focused on culturally responsive care and make a meaningful contribution to improving vision and hearing health outcomes for Aboriginal clients in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and surrounding communities.

What’s in it for you?
• Competitive salary with generous salary packaging options.
• Six weeks annual leave and 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Access to 15 days of professional development per year, with development pathways including master’s programs and study placements.
• Access to Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance, where applicable.
• Meaningful, community-led work that contributes to better Aboriginal health outcomes.

What’s the role?
As the Eye and Ear Health Coordinator, you will plan and coordinate culturally responsive, high-quality and safe optometry and audiology services for Aboriginal clients across clinical and community settings.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating services that respond to clients’ vision and hearing health needs.
• Supporting continuity of care through community engagement, early intervention and case management.
• Working with clients, communities and service providers to support coordinated care.




• Planning services that are flexible and responsive to community needs.
The role is primarily based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), with remote travel an inherent requirement.
This position may be appointed under one of two classification streams, depending on your professional qualifications, registration and experience. Please refer to the relevant position descriptions for further details.
Is this role right for you?

You will bring:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with significant clinical experience.
• An understanding of eye and ear health, including the management of conditions common in Central Australia.
• Strong coordination skills, including the ability to meet tight timelines, negotiate effectively and solve problems.
• A flexible approach to service delivery that responds to community needs.
• An understanding of the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal health, the social determinants of health, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal clients and staff in a cross-cultural environment.
• A current NT driver licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• The willingness, ability and appropriate health and fitness to travel to and work in remote locations.

The total effective package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading and estimated tax savings from salary packaging options.

Want to find out more about this chance? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or [email protected]

📌 Eye and Ear Services Coordinator - Nurse/AHP - CAAC (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Alice Springs