Why work at Red Lily Health?

Red Lily Health offers rewarding employment opportunities in Aboriginal health care for health and other professionals.  Red Lily is an evolving, friendly, cul­tur­al­ly appropriate organization where we treat every employee equally. We offer lucrative employment benefits. Apart from this, we also offer career development opportunities and provide on-the-job training and assist with career development. To submit an expression of interest for a position not currently advertised, or to enquire about currently advertised positions, please call (08) 8979 9900 or email: hr@redlily.org.au.

Benefits Available:
Salary Sacrifice of up to $15,900 plus up to $2,650 entertainment benefits
Six weeks Annual Leave per annum, plus 17.5% leave loading
Red Lily Leave (3 extra days over the Xmas Period)
Workplace Flexibility
Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families


Additionally For Clinicians:
Relocation Assistance
Fares out of Isolated Location Allowance (FOIL)
FOIL Leave
Free accommodation

Current Vacancies

REMOTE HEALTH CENTRE MANAGER (REMOTE AREA NURSE), MINJILANG NT

Lead the Way to Better Health in West Arnhem! Become Our Next Health Centre Manager

PERMANENT, LONG-TERM CONTRACT AVAILABLE!

Ready for a role with purpose? The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) seeks a dedicated Health Centre Manager to lead our clinical team on Croker Island, home to the vibrant Minjilang community. Work within a regional health service dedicated to empowering Aboriginal people and delivering culturally secure healthcare across West Arnhem.

Why Minjilang?

Nestled in the stunning Arafura Sea, Minjilang is a close-knit community rich in culture, where residents speak multiple languages, including Iwaidja and English. Connected by daily air services to Darwin, it’s the perfect place for a meaningful career in a breathtaking setting!

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

  • Base Salary up to $139,300/year
  • Overtime and call-out rates + on-call allowance (on top of the base salary)
  • 7+ weeks of paid leave and leave loading
  • FOILs
  • Relocation Assistance & Housing with utilities included
  • Salary Sacrifice options up to $18,550 annually
  • Professional Development Leave to support your growth

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver and champion a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service
  • Promote Aboriginal Health Practitioners as first-line healthcare providers in the community
  • Facilitate culturally safe health education to support community-driven decision-making
  • Collaborate in Quality & Safety programs, policy development, and staff performance management
  • Take part in a 24-hour on-call roster to support the health of the community

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and relevant post-graduate qualifications
  • Extensive remote nursing experience and knowledge of Aboriginal health issues
  • Skilled in cultural safety and primary healthcare programs
  • Equipped with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ready to reside and work in a remote setting, travel by air and 4WD, and participate in on-call duties

If this sounds like your next career move, click to apply and join us in transforming health in West Arnhem. Let’s work together for better health in our communities!

Apply Now or visit our website for more information: redlily.org.au.

View a position description here: Nurse _Health Centre Manager_PD021

REMOTE AREA GENERAL PRACTITIONERS, WEST ARNHEM REGION NT
Remote Area General Practitioner- WarruwiRemote Area General Practitioner- Jabiru
Offering up to 0.4 FTE Darwin based fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) GP role, which is open for an immediate start in Warruwi.Offering 1.0 FTE GP role at Jabiru, the role will be available from Mid-Year 2024
Benefit from a highly competitive Pro Rata Salary that can reach up to $304.000 completed by Superannuation.Benefit from a highly competitive Pro Rata Salary that can reach up to $304,000, complemented by Superannuation.
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per yearSalary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.
Medicare incentives up to 20% of total billingMedicare incentives up to 20% of total billing.
Accumulate leave entitlements in line with your work hours.Accumulate leave entitlements in line with your work hours.
Relocation assistance and future development opportunities available.Relocation assistance and future development opportunities available.
Accommodation provided, with access to vehicle outside clinic hours negotiable.Accommodation provided, with access to vehicle outside clinic hours negotiable.
Eligibility for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Doctor Stream payments of up to $60,000 in MMM7 locationsEligibility for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Doctor Stream payments of up to $60,000 in MMM7 locations.
Treat unique clinical presentations not seen in other parts of Australia and explore the region's unique landscapes and people, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and swimming in the picturesque surroundings.GP's applying for the position at Jabiru will be working in a brand-new modern facility, currently under construction and due for opening in mid- 2024.
Treat unique clinical presentations not seen in other parts of Australia and explore the region's unique landscapes and people, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and swimming in the picturesque surroundings.

Apply for Remote Area GP in WARRUWI, click HERE                                                                      Apply for Remote Area GP in JABIRU,  click HERE

 

Embark on a Rewarding Medical Journey as a Remote Area General Practitioner:

Seeking dedicated and passionate General Practitioners for dynamic roles available in Warruwi and Jabiru. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of developing a new service where your skills can make a significant impact in quality service provision and better outcomes for Indigenous people. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a community’s health revolution. This position champions community control and local involvement in the delivery of PHC services.

About us

The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.

About the Team

This position is part of the Red Lily Primary Health Care team that provides primary health care in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Coordination with other communities and teams within Red Lily and beyond will be necessary to ensure that the communities receive high quality services and achieve optimal outcomes.

What’s the role?

  • You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary remote primary health care team, that manage client care throughout the lifespan, treat illness, promote wellbeing, provide education & training, and encourage community health action to contribute to better health outcomes.
  • Your new role will involve the integration of Indigenous cultural imperatives in the delivery of healthcare in the context of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
  • Opportunity to work within a dedicated team to advance the health outcomes of the Aboriginal community in the West Arnhem region.
  • Share in the development of a permanent GP service, based on the unique needs of the residents of the community.
  • Experience a rare opportunity to work with one of the world’s oldest living cultures, with unique clinical presentations as a result of the remote nature of the community.

 

Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:

  • Specialist General Practitioner registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
  • Open exclusively to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
  • Broad-based primary care experience in a rural/remote setting, ideally in Indigenous health.
  • Ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures.
  • Cultural awareness and knowledge of current issues impacting remote Indigenous communities
  • Accreditation or experience as a GP supervisor is advantageous

The Northern Territory PHN may be able to offer generous financial assistance to General Practitioners who are relocating to the NT or where they are moving within the NT, to a more remote location.

Embrace the opportunity to drive meaningful change in remote healthcare and submit your application for the General Practitioner role today. Your expertise can shape the future of community well-being. 

For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: www.redlily.org.au

For the full position description, please click here: REMOTE AREA GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REMOTE AREA NURSE, MINJILANG, NT

Benefits

  • Base Salary up to $122,824 + Super.
  • Attractive Annualised Salary* arrangements are available to approved applicants, up to $165,000.00 pa. (Annualised Salary calculations include base rate salary plus all award entitlements, travel allowances, projected overtime, on-call allowances, post-graduate allowances and other individual and negotiated benefits, subject to approval.)
  • Penalty rates for Overtime and Call Outs + On Call Allowance.
  • Fares out of Isolated Lands allowances.
  • Generous leave entitlements (7+ weeks of paid leave, leave loading + additional leave accruals).
  • Professional development leave.
  • Salary Sacrifice for up to $15,900 per year (non-for-profit organisation ATO Rebate).
  • Nursing staff provided with fully airconditioned and furnished accommodation, at no cost, including free phone, internet and utilities while working in the health centre.
  • Relocation Assistance.

Primary Objective

As a member of a multidisciplinary coordinate deliver primary health care services to community that includes treating emergency and acute presentations, coordinate client focused care planning, promote wellbeing, provide health education, and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people in West Arnhem.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide & promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service utilising a multidisciplinary approach and endorsed protocols (e.g. CARPA manuals) and policies. 
  2. Ensure all documentation, records and health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity of care.  
  3. Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting a community participative approach to local level decision-making. 
  4. Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care. 
  5. Participate in and encourage education and professional development of self, team members and learners. 
  6. Participate in Quality and Safety programs including development and evaluation of policies, procedures, and protocols (including Work Health & Safety). 
  7. Participate in performance management and professional development programs in consultation with management and professional support groups.
  8. Participate in the orientation of new staff to the Organisation’s philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effective teamwork.
  9. Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the Organisational plan.
  10. Participate in an on call 24-hour roster. 

Key Selection Criteria

  • AHPRA Registration and relevant post basic qualifications.
  • Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing with an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team model in Australian indigenous communities.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, complex problem solving, written, verbal and IT communication skills with willingness to use health IT systems. 
  • Experience or willing to obtain training in the PCIS health system (Primary Care Info System). 
  • Knowledge and experience in implementation of Primary Health Care programs and relevant legislation governing work practice in the remote setting.
  • Full Australian Working Rights.
  • Manual drivers’ license.
  • National Police Clearance (within 6 months, check done through Safe NT).
  • Valid Working with Children Card (OCHRE card).
  • Willing to apply for Land Council work Permit.
  • Able and willing to travel by small light aircrafts and 4WD to remote communities.
  • Willing to participate in an on call 24-hour roster.

Desirable skills

  1. Appropriate tertiary and/or post -basic qualifications such as Midwifery, Child Health, Emergency Care, Mental Health, and/or Primary Health Care.

To APPLY for the job, please click HERE

Full Position Description can be found here: Remote Area Nurse in Minjilang, NT 

PSYCHOLOGIST - SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLBEING PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JABIRU NT

Are you a dedicated Psychologist ready to make a meaningful impact within Indigenous communities? Red Lily Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Program Coordinator to lead and provide essential SEWB services across West Arnhem Land. This role is an opportunity to deliver culturally sensitive mental health care and foster well-being for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a holistic, community-centered approach.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Servicing West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. While the ideal location for this position is Jabiru to effectively meet community needs, flexibility with location will be considered.

What you’ll do:

As the SEWB Program Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals, families, and communities facing a range of challenges, including mental health issues, domestic violence, alcohol and other drug (AOD) misuse, and multi-generational trauma. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing psychological assessments and therapeutic services to clients across Red Lily’s service areas.
  • Traveling to remote communities to deliver on-the-ground support and strengthen local SEWB initiatives.
  • Case managing clients and coordinating with service providers for comprehensive, integrated care.
  • Developing referral pathways to ensure clients have access to needed resources and support.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team and experienced corporate staff to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment, and mental health and AOD management.

Key Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive Salary: Up to $110,864 per annum
  • Salary Sacrifice up to $18,550 (non-for-profit)
  • Generous Leave: 6 weeks of annual leave per year, plus Red Lily leave days
  • Professional Development Support: Ongoing training and opportunities for growth
  • Additional Benefits: Travel allowances, flexible working conditions, and relocation assistance (if applicable)

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

  • Relevant qualifications as a psychologist and experience in mental health, trauma, AOD, or domestic violence care.
  • Strong case management skills with a focus on cultural sensitivity and Indigenous health.
  • A willingness to travel to remote communities and work directly in community settings.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve holistic outcomes.

How to Apply:

Apply via: Psychologist – Social Emotional Wellbeing Program Coordinator

Position Description: Psychologist – Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Program Coordinator _PD031

DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES, DARWIN NT

Are you an experienced GP or Rural Generalist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for providing quality primary health care in rural and remote Australia?

Join Us as the Director of Medical Services (DMS) and Shape the Future of Healthcare in the West Arnhem region of the NT!

About The Team

The position is an Executive role and part of the Red Lily Primary Health Care team that provides primary health care in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Coordination with other communities and teams within Red Lily and beyond will be necessary to ensure that the communities receive high quality services and achieve optimal outcomes. You will be required to work closely with the Director of Primary Healthcare in implementing the Red Lily primary healthcare service model.

About the Benefits

  • Offering up to 0.4 FTE Darwin based. Ask us if you want to make this up to 1 FTE position!
  • Highly competitive Pro Rata Salary that can reach up to $309,678 complemented by Superannuation
  • Flexibility and work-life balance
  • Ongoing training and ongoing professional development options
  • Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year (FBT Tax Free!)
  • 6 weeks of annual leave (pro rata)
  • Supportive team environment
  • Explore the region’s unique landscapes and people, with opportunities for fishing, hiking and swimming in the picturesque surroundings

About the Role

A key focus of the role includes providing the Executive and the Board with advice on strategic planning and implementation of medical services. The DMS will share leadership of the Red Lily Health Clinical Governance Framework including high level support to all Red Lily Health Clinicians. The DMS leads the delivery of medical services in the West Arnhem communities.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Overseeing comprehensive primary health care service delivery and leading a multidisciplinary team.
  2. Developing and implementing systems for clinical care delivery and workforce management.
  3. Providing medical advice and establishing linkages with other health providers for optimum care coordination.
  4. Leading clinical quality, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
  5. Managing and supporting the professional development of clinical staff.
  6. Enhancing service access and income through Medicare billings and referral pathways optimisation.
  7. Maintaining professional development and compliance with vocational registration requirements.
  8. Promoting a culture that respects and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health and wellbeing.

Please note: This role involves visiting remote communities on regular basis.

Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:

  • AHPRA Registered as a Medical Practitioner
  • RACGP or FACRRM
  • Experience in leadership and coordination
  • Ability to provide clinical services across the remote areas within the West Arnhem region
  • An understanding of and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement
  • An understanding of how the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety apply to the delivery of primary health care services
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly in the use of electronic health record
  • Ability to travel to remote areas for periods of time by road and light aircraft
  • NT Ochre card and Criminal History Clearance
  • Full rights to work in Australia.

Desirable: Previous experience working in a remote health environment.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual career aspirations and work life needs. Click the apply button now lodging your expression of interest. We hope to work together for better Health in West Arnhem.

Position description: Director of Medical Services_PD029

Click HERE to Apply

ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER, JABIRU NT

About us

The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region. We are, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision of improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.

About Jabiru

You will find Jabiru 255kms east of Darwin. The township is surrounded by Kakadu National Park boasting wetlands, billabongs, and wildlife. You can enjoy your time off exploring the region, fishing in the waterways, cooling off in the swimming pool or taking part in the community’s many sporting activities. The brand-new modern health clinic is scheduled to open in September 2024 which will provide additional infrastructure and further opportunities for service.

About the Team

The position will be part of the Red Lily Clinical Services team that provides primary health care in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Coordination with other communities and teams within Red Lily and beyond will be necessary to ensure that the communities receive high quality services and achieve optimal outcomes.

Primary Objective

As a part of a multidisciplinary health team provide a first point of contact for Aboriginal people to ensure quality provisions of health care services are delivered in a culturally safe and effective manner.

Benefits

  • Base salary from $102,950 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
  • Penalty rates for overtime and call outs + on call allowance
  • Fares out of Isolated Location allowance
  • Generous leave entitlements (6+ weeks of paid leave + leave loading + 3 days of Red Lily Leave over Xmas)
  • Professional development leave
  • Salary Sacrifice for up to $18,550pa (Not for profit)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Relevant clinical staff provided with fully airconditioned and furnished accommodation free of charge including phone, internet and utilities while working at the health centre
  • Job stability and great team culture, working with a friendly and supportive team

Responsibilities

  1. Provide quality primary health care to individuals, families and the community (including outstations as required) within own competency level and endorsed policies & protocols (e.g. CARPA Manual), in order to meet expected health outcomes.
  2. Participate in the afterhours on-call roster to meet community emergency needs.
  3. Work with minimal supervision in partnership with other team members, to facilitate the delivery of culturally safe health services.
  4. Provide a link between Community culture and practices and deliver health service programs.
  5. Participate in planning, delivery and evaluation of health education and health promotion programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
  6. Provide or assist in the provision of emergency care within professional capabilities.
  7. Ensure all documentation, records and electronic health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity and confidentiality of client care.
  8. Participate in the development, implementation and review of the local Health Centre Service plan.
  9. Participate in the organisation’s quality improvement process for the provision of safe, effective and efficient health care.
  10. Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the organisational plan.
  11. Participate in performance management and professional development programs in consultation with management and professional support groups.
  12. Participate in the orientation of new staff to the organisation’s philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effective teamwork.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

  • Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Healthcare Practitioner and relevant post graduate qualifications.
  • Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice).
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Ability and desire to work within a multidisciplinary team to bring about positive change in health outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of health IT systems.
  • Commitment to own professional development and sharing knowledge and skills.
  • Understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement processes and their application in the health care setting.
  • Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, remote area health, principles of primary healthcare and relevant legislation governing work practice.
  • Knowledge of OH&S requirements within the workplace.
  • Hold (or eligible for) Police Clearance Certificate and Ochre Card.
  • Willingness to participate in an on call 24-hour roster.

Desirable skills

  • Appropriate undergraduate, tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications.
  • Experience in living and working in remote Aboriginal communities..

Thanks for reviewing this current opportunity with Red Lily Health Board, we look forward to receiving your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY. 

For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: https://redlily.org.au.

Position Description: Aboriginal Health Practitioner_PD024 (Jabiru)

GP LOCUMS

Seeking dedicated and passionate General Practitioner for a dynamic role in our Remote Health Centres in Warruwi, Minjilang and Jabiru.

About us

The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision of improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.

About the Team

This position is part of the Red Lily Primary Health Care team that provides remote primary health care in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Our GPs are supported by Remote Area Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners, working as a team in delivering medical services, health screening and chronic disease management outcomes.

About the role

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary remote primary health care team, that manage client care throughout the lifespan, treat illness, promote wellbeing, provide education & training, and encourage community health action to contribute to better health outcomes.

Your role will involve the integration of Indigenous cultural imperatives in the delivery of healthcare in the context of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Opportunity to work within a dedicated team to advance the health outcomes of the Aboriginal community in West Arnhem region.

Benefits

  • Daily rate: $1,800 per day (plus GST)
  • Travel to and from placement
  • Accommodation, transport while on placement
  • Share your clinical talents and experience with the Red Lily Health teams allowing for innovation, collaboration, and creative service delivery
  • Explore the region’s unique landscapes and people, with opportunities for fishing, hiking and swimming in the picturesque surroundings.

Our ideal candidate

  • Holds specialist General Practitioner registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  • Is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
  • Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Has a broad-based primary care experience in a rural/remote setting, ideally in Indigenous health
  • Is culturally aware with knowledge of current issues impacting remote Indigenous communities
  • Accreditation or experience as a GP supervisor is advantageous.

For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: www.redlily.org.au

Expression Of Interest - All Positions

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