Help children in Gunbalanya thrive – from infancy to adolescence 

Are you passionate about child and adolescent health and ready to make a lasting difference in a remote community? Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is looking for a Child and Youth Health Nurse to join our Gunbalanya Health Centre team. 

This role embeds child and youth health within the remote health centre, so care is proactive, preventative and focused on development – not only a response to illness. As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), Red Lily puts community at the centre of everything we do. 

About Gunbalanya 

Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) is a remote Aboriginal community of around 1,350 people in Arnhem Land, about 60 km north-east of Jabiru and 320 km east of Darwin. Kunwinjku is the main language. The community is reached by road via the Arnhem Highway, although the East Alligator River crossing can close during the wet season. 

Gunbalanya is a dry community with a 25-metre pool, arts and crafts centre, sports oval, basketball courts and youth centre. 

More information about our communities is available at https://redlily.org.au/community-profiles/ 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Gunbalanya Health Centre Manager, you’ll provide comprehensive, culturally safe and family-centred child and adolescent health care, working closely with nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs and Red Lily’s Outreach child health nurse. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Improving access to child and adolescent primary care, screening, annual health checks and planned care 
• Coordinating school screening with the Outreach child health nurse and key stakeholders 
• Providing direct clinical care to infants, children and adolescents, including assessment, treatment, referral and follow-up 
• Delivering scheduled child health activities – developmental screening, growth monitoring, immunisation, and hearing and vision checks 
• Following CARPA Standard Treatment Manual guidelines and NT clinical protocols 
• Supporting continuity of care for vulnerable children and families through recalls, case coordination and referral pathways 
• Monitoring program performance against NT Aboriginal Health KPIs and national ACCHO KPIs 
• Building the capability of local health centre staff in child and adolescent health 

About You 

You’re a skilled child health clinician who builds strong relationships with families and enjoys sharing knowledge with the team around you. 

You’ll 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 and strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
• A current NT manual driver’s licence and NLC permit (or eligibility to obtain them) 
• Preparedness to relieve other nursing positions by arrangement 
• Full rights to work in Australia 

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 

What’s on Offer? 

✅ Competitive salary of $127,514 – $138,329 per annum plus super (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* 

✅ 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 (EAP) for you and your family 

✅ Meaningful work improving health outcomes for children, young people and families 

*Relocation assistance is subject to approval and funding availability. 

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? 

Apply HERE. Send us your current resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you’d like to join our Gunbalanya team. 

For more information, visit www.redlily.org.au or email recruitment@redlily.org.au. 

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

Lead a close-knit island health team in West Arnhem 

Are you an experienced Remote Area Nurse ready to take the lead? Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is looking for a Health Centre Manager to lead our Warruwi Health Centre team. 

As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), Red Lily puts community at the centre of every decision about health and wellbeing. We deliver culturally safe primary health care across the West Arnhem region, including outstations and homelands. 

About Warruwi 

Warruwi (Goulburn Island) is a remote Aboriginal community of around 450 people, about 290 km north-east of Darwin. Languages spoken include Maung, Kunbarlang and Kunwinjku. Warruwi is a dry community, and the island offers fishing, swimming, boating, beaches and bushwalks. 

The Warruwi Community Health Centre provides a 24/7 on-call service, with a permanent GP and visiting specialists including dental, mental health, hearing health and dietetics. 

More information about our communities is available at https://redlily.org.au/community-profiles/ 

You’ll work alongside Red Lily’s other health centres in Jabiru, Gunbalanya and Minjilang, as part of our wider Clinical Services team.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Executive Manager, Primary Health Care, you’ll provide clinical and operational leadership for the Warruwi Health Centre, maximising community access to comprehensive primary health care. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary primary health care team 
• Managing health centre operations, including workforce coordination, visiting services, recall systems and complex case management 
• Monitoring service performance and KPI data, identifying service gaps and driving continuous quality improvement 
• Working with resident and visiting GPs to support culturally safe, evidence-based care and effective clinical governance 
• Overseeing Medicare claiming to maximise patient access to MBS items and health incentive programs 
• Supporting Aboriginal Health Practitioners as key providers of community-based health services 
• Supervising, mentoring and developing staff, and participating in the 24-hour on-call roster 
• Ensuring compliance with accreditation, clinical governance, infection prevention and control, and WHS requirements 
• Managing pharmaceutical stock, medical consumables, equipment and health centre assets 

About You 

You’re a grounded, capable leader who is at home in remote practice and builds trust with staff, community members and stakeholders. 

You’ll bring: 

• Eligibility for AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with a relevant postgraduate qualification 
• Extensive Remote Area Nursing experience within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 
• Demonstrated management experience in regional or remote health settings 
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and manage multidisciplinary teams 
• A sound understanding of Aboriginal health, cultural safety and the social determinants of health 
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care programs and the legislative requirements for remote practice 
• Highly developed interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, written, verbal and IT skills 
• A current NT manual driver licence (or eligibility to obtain one) 
• Unrestricted rights to work in Australia 

Highly Regarded 

• Postgraduate qualifications in Public Health or Primary Health Care 
• Additional certificates in Child Health, Emergency, Midwifery or Mental Health 
• A management qualification 
• Understanding of health inequality and the legislation governing practice in the Northern Territory 

What’s on Offer? 

✅ Competitive salary of $140,389 – $147,702 plus super 

✅ Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year 

✅ Refurbished accommodation with all utilities included 

✅ Relocation assistance* 

✅ Penalty rates, on-call allowances and remote incentives 

✅ Six weeks annual leave plus three additional paid Christmas shutdown days 

✅ Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOIL) allowance – three trips per year valued at $1,000 each 

✅ Professional development support and study opportunities 

✅ Genuine career progression within a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation 

✅ Supportive Executive team and experienced clinical leadership 

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 

✅ The opportunity to live and work in a remote island community rich in culture and connection to Country 

*Relocation assistance is subject to approval and funding availability. 

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? 

Apply HERE. Send us your current resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you’d like to lead the Warruwi Health Centre. 

For more information, visit www.redlily.org.au or email recruitment@redlily.org.au. 

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

Corporate Services Officer  

Red Lily Health Board | Darwin, NT  

$70,697 to $76,220 per annum (excl. super) + Salary Packaging  

Fixed Term – 9 months (with possibility of extension)

The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service committed to empowering Aboriginal people across West Arnhem. We deliver culturally safe, community-controlled healthcare to improve long-term health outcomes for children, families, and communities. 

About Red Lily

Red Lily Health Service delivers primary healthcare across four unique West Arnhem communities. Our service footprint includes Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) on the edge of Arnhem Land, Jabiru in the heart of Kakadu National Park, Minjilang on beautiful Croker Island, and Warruwi on South Goulburn Island. Together, these communities are home to strong Aboriginal cultures, diverse languages, breathtaking landscapes, and deep connections to Country, offering a truly rewarding remote health experience. 

What you’ll do: 

• • • Provide high-level business and administrative support across Corporate Services 
    • Coordinate IT services as the primary liaison between staff and external IT providers, including software licensing, user access, IT assets and equipment purchasing 
    • Maintain SharePoint and information management systems, including access controls and document management 
    • Lead controlled document management, including registers, review schedules, version control and approval workflows 
    • Support the Quality Management System, audits, accreditation and continuous improvement activities 
    • Provide secretariat support to working groups, including agendas, papers, minutes and action items 
    • Coordinate communications and marketing, including website, social media, newsletters, branding and corporate events 
    • Manage logistics and the movement of equipment, supplies and documentation between locations 

What we’re looking for: 

• • • Certificate IV in a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience 
    • Proven experience providing high-level administrative and business support in a busy environment 
    • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines 
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills 
    • Professionalism, integrity and discretion in handling confidential information 
    • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft 365 and records management systems 
    • Experience supporting meetings, governance, document management and continuous improvement 
    • Understanding of Aboriginal communities, health and cultural values 
    • Current NT Driver Licence and willingness to travel to remote communities 

Desirable: 

• • • Experience in the Aboriginal health sector 
    • Work experience in the community-controlled sector 
    • Formal qualifications in administrative services 

What You’ll Get: 

• • • Competitive salary of $70,697 to $76,220 per annum based on experience 
    • Salary packaging benefits and novated lease options 
    • 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) plus additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period (pro-rata) 
    • Opportunity to work for a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation 
    • Supportive and collaborative Corporate Services team 
    • Professional development opportunities 
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
    • Meaningful work supporting improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across West Arnhem 

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). Employees may also be required to travel to remote communities by vehicle or light aircraft. 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 and suitability for the role.  

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 successful candidates will be contacted.