REMOTE AREA NURSE, JABIRU

Deliver quality primary healthcare in Jabiru – where community comes first, culture always, and health is for everyone. 

Red Lily Health Service is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation, governed by a Board of local community Directors. Community voices, culture and local decision-making are at the heart of our health service and how we deliver culturally safe, high-quality primary healthcare across West Arnhem. 

About Jabiru and West Arnhem

Based in the heart of Kakadu National Park, approximately 250 km (around a three-hour drive) from Darwin, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team at Red Lily’s modern, purpose-built Jabiru Health Centre. Jabiru is one of four Red Lily health centres across West Arnhem, alongside Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Minjilang on Croker Island and Warruwi on South Goulburn Island. Together, our services work with communities with strong cultures, diverse languages and deep connections to Country. 

What you’ll do: 

1. Provide comprehensive Primary Health Care within a multidisciplinary team framework 
2. Deliver care coordination, case management, recall systems, and priority health programs with the local health centre team 
3. Support evidence-based clinical care and Medicare-related activities, ensuring eligible clients access relevant MBS items and health incentive programs 
4. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, patient records, and health information systems 
5. Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Practitioners as key providers of culturally appropriate care 
6. Support orientation of new staff, students, and visiting clinicians, including infection prevention and cold chain management standards 
7. Participate in the 24-hour on-call roster and contribute to acute and emergency care 

What we’re looking for: 

1. Eligible for AHPRA registration as a general Registered Nurse, with a relevant post-basic qualification 
2. Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing, with understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team model in Australian Indigenous communities 
3. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, cultural safety, and the social determinants of health 
4. Knowledge and experience implementing Primary Health Care programs and relevant legislation governing remote practice 
5. Highly developed interpersonal, complex problem-solving, written, verbal, and IT communication skills 
6. Current full Australian driver’s licence and full rights to work in Australia 

Desirable: 

1. Tertiary and/or post-basic qualifications in Midwifery, Child Health, Emergency Care, Mental Health, or Primary Health Care 
2. Prior experience in Remote Area Nursing 

What You’ll Get: 

1. Live and work in the heart of Kakadu National Park   
2. Competitive salary of $123,800 – $134,300 per annum based on experience, plus super 
3. Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
4. Fully subsidised accommodation provided
5. Relocation assistance available, subject to approval
6. Penalty rates, on-call allowance, and remote incentives 
7. 6 weeks annual leave + 3 additional paid leave days over Christmas 
8. Fares out of Isolated Locations allowance – 3 x FOIL per year at the value of $1,000 each
9. Professional development leave and genuine career growth in a growing ACCHO 
10. A supportive Health Centre Manager and strong clinical governance 
11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
12. Meaningful work improving health outcomes for families in Jabiru and surrounding communities

About You: 

1. Confident practising across the full lifespan, from acute presentations to chronic disease management 
2. Committed to culturally safe, person-centred care and health literacy 
3. Able to work autonomously with sound clinical judgement in a remote setting 
4. Willing to participate in the 24-hour on-call roster and travel to remote communities by air and road 
5. Committed to quality improvement, education, and ongoing professional development 

Employment Requirements: 

All employment with Red Lily Health Board is subject to a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain an NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). Red Lily Health Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

How to Apply: 

Apply with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Click Apply now to join our team. 

For further information about Red Lily Health Board, visit www.redlily.org.au or email recruitment@redlily.org.au. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed prior to the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.