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) 7925 0021 or email: recruitment@redlily.org.au.
Current Vacancies
REMOTE AREA GENERAL PRACTITIONERS, JABIRU AND GUNBALANYA NT
Embark on a Rewarding Medical Journey as a Remote Area General Practitioner
Multiple Positions available!
Tell us your preferred schedule, and we’ll work with you to make it happen! Whether it’s a 4-on-2-off, 6-on-2-off, or something that suits your unique needs, we’re here to accommodate.
We are seeking dedicated and passionate General Practitioners to join our dynamic teams in Gunbalanya and Jabiru. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of developing new services where your skills can make a significant impact on 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.
About Us
The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that empowers Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region. Our long-term vision is to improve health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.
About the Team
You’ll play a key role within the Primary Health Care team, providing comprehensive care to more than 1,000 people in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Collaboration across our multidisciplinary teams ensures communities receive high-quality services and optimal outcomes.
About the Communities
Gunbalanya (Oenpelli)
- Located 300km east of Darwin, 60km from Jabiru, across the scenic East Alligator River
- Services include: P-12 school, supermarket, aged care, police, sports/social club, crèche, arts centre, and swimming pool
- Road access (dry season from May to November) and air charter year-round
Jabiru
- 255km east of Darwin, nestled in Kakadu National Park
- Enjoy fishing, swimming, golf, basketball, and tennis in a welcoming community lifestyle
- Home to a brand-new modern health centre opened in September 2024
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary up to $304,000 + superannuation
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.
- Medicare incentives up to 20% of total billings
- Leave entitlements accrued in line with work hours
- Relocation assistance and professional development opportunities
- Accommodation provided (vehicle access outside clinic hours negotiable)
- Eligibility for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Doctor Stream payments up to $35,000 (MMM6)
- Flexible FIFO options available — ask us how
Our Ideal Candidate
- Specialist GP registration with AHPRA
- Fellow of RACGP or ACRRM
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Broad primary care experience in rural/remote settings, ideally in Indigenous health
- Cultural awareness and understanding of issues impacting remote Indigenous communities
- GP supervisor accreditation or experience desirable
Click Apply to lodge your expression of interest.
For more information about us, visit www.redlily.org.au.
Together, let’s build better health in West Arnhem.
Red Lily Health reserves the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing at any time and may close, amend or withdraw this advertisement without prior notice.
HEALTH CENTRE MANAGER, JABIRU NT
Role Type
Pay Rate
Description
Lead primary healthcare in the heart of Kakadu, combining clinical leadership, community connection and contemporary remote health practice.
Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service delivering culturally safe primary healthcare across West Arnhem, with Aboriginal people at the centre of decisions about their health and health services.
About Jabiru and West Arnhem
Based in the heart of Kakadu National Park, approximately 250 km (around a three-hour drive) from Darwin, the Health Centre Manager leads a multidisciplinary team from 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:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of comprehensive Primary Health Care through a multidisciplinary team approach
- Manage health centre operations including workforce coordination, visiting services, complex case management, recall systems, and priority health programs
- Monitor service performance, analyse KPI data, identify service gaps, and drive continuous quality improvement
- Work collaboratively with resident and visiting GPs to support culturally safe, evidence-based care and effective clinical governance
- Oversee Medicare claiming and related funding activities to maximise patient access to MBS and eligible health incentive programs
- Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and professional development for staff, and participate in the 24-hour on-call roster for acute and emergency care
- Ensure compliance with accreditation, clinical governance, and WHS requirements, and oversee health centre resources and pharmaceutical stock
What we’re looking for:
- Eligible for AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing, with strong understanding of multidisciplinary primary health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Demonstrated management experience within regional and remote health care settings
- Proven ability to lead, supervise, and effectively manage multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated knowledge of Primary Health Care programs and the legislative, regulatory, and professional requirements governing remote practice
- Highly developed interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, written, verbal, and IT communication skills
- Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Northern Territory manual driver’s licence, and unrestricted rights to work in Australia
Desirable:
- Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, drivers of health inequality, and relevant NT legislation governing work practice
- Postgraduate qualification in Public Health / Primary Health Care, or additional certificates in Child Health, Emergency, Midwifery, or Mental Health
- Management qualification
What You’ll Get:
- Live and work in Jabiru, in the heart of Kakadu National Park – world-class wetlands, escarpments, and rock art on your doorstep
- Competitive salary of $140,389 – $147,702 per annum based on experience, plus super
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 (NFP benefits) and novated lease options
- Penalty rates, on-call allowance, and remote incentives
- 6 weeks annual leave + 3 additional paid leave days over Christmas
- Professional development leave and genuine career growth in a growing ACCHO
- Lead an established multidisciplinary team with strong clinical governance behind you
- Supportive Executive team and a collaborative regional leadership group
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Meaningful work improving health outcomes for families across West Arnhem
About You:
- Extensive remote clinical experience in Australian primary health care settings
- Proven leadership capability with dispersed and multidisciplinary teams
- Confident engaging with community members, Elders, and external stakeholders
- Commitment to culturally safe practice and continuous improvement
- Willingness to participate in the 24-hour on-call roster and travel to remote communities by 4WD and light aircraft
- Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting with strong clinical judgement
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 HERE.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
REMOTE AREA NURSES, MULTIPLE POSITIONS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses to join our clinical teams across the West Arnhem region. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver culturally secure primary healthcare while working closely with Aboriginal communities in remote Northern Territory locations.
About the Organisation
Red Lily Health Board is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people in West Arnhem through high-quality, culturally respectful primary healthcare.
About the Role
As a Remote Area Nurse, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive primary healthcare across the lifespan
- Provide acute care, chronic disease management, health promotion and education
- Work within a multidisciplinary team including Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs and visiting specialists
- Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster
- Travel to homelands and communities by light aircraft and 4WD when required
Locations
Positions are available across:
- Gunbalanya
- Jabiru
- Minjilang (Croker Island)
- Warruwi (South Goulburn Island)
Location preferences can be discussed during recruitment.
More info about the communities can be found on our website: https://redlily.org.au/community-profiles/
What We Offer
- Base salary up to $130,000 + super (role/location dependent)
- Penalty rates, call-out & on-call allowances
- FOIL allowance
- Free furnished accommodation (utilities, internet & phone included)
- 7+ weeks paid leave + leave loading
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a. (not-for-profit)
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development leave & support
- Flexible models including job-share opportunities
- Supportive team culture and strong leadership
About You
You will have:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Experience in remote or rural nursing in Australia
- Strong clinical judgement, adaptability and teamwork skills
- Commitment to culturally respectful healthcare
- Manual driver’s licence
- National Police Check & Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain)
- Willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster
- Ability to travel by light aircraft and 4WD
Desirable (but not essential):
Midwifery, Emergency, Child Health, Mental Health or Primary Health Care qualifications.
Red Lily Health Board reserves the right to close, amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Click HERE to apply.
View Position Description HERE
TRAINEE ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (TAHP), VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (TAHP)
Part-time (0.72 FTE / 5.5 hours per day)
Salary: $50,000 Traineeship Locations: Minjilang, Warruwi & Jabiru, NT
Please note: This role is restricted to local candidates who live within the designated remote communities. Applications from outside these areas will not be considered.
About the Role
Red Lily Health Board is seeking expressions of interest from community members who are passionate about working with Red Lily in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team toi undertake the Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (TAHP) Program.
This two-year traineeship provides a unique opportunity to complete the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice through Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BITE).
As a TAHP, you’ll gain on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced health professionals while contributing to the delivery of culturally safe and effective primary health care in West Arnhem communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Under supervision and in line with your training, you will:
- Deliver culturally safe primary health care to individuals, families, and communities.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary health team to support positive health outcomes.
- Act as a vital link between community culture and health service programs.
- Participate in health education and promotion activities.
- Assist in emergency care situations within your scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate health records and ensure client confidentiality.
- Support the smooth operation of health centres in Minjilang, Warruwi, Jabiru, and outstations.
About You
To be successful, you will:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and meet BITE enrolment requirements.
- Be enrolled (or eligible to enrol) in the Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice with BITE.
- Have a genuine interest in improving health outcomes in your community.
- Be willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to learning on the job.
- Hold (or be eligible for) a Police Clearance Certificate and Ochre Card.
- Be willing to travel by air and road to remote communities.
Desirable but not essential: prior experience in health care, remote community living, or knowledge of Aboriginal health issues.
Why Join Red Lily?
- Hands-on training with experienced health professionals.
- Supportive workplace committed to your success and ongoing development.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in community-controlled health care.
- Advocacy and support from Red Lily to help you successfully complete your studies.
Click HERE to submit your application to join our passionate team. We hope to work together for better Health in West Arnhem.
SERVICE SUPPORT OFFICERS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Work Locally – Join Our Team as a Service Support Officer
Are you a local community member who wants to make a difference?
The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is looking for Service Support Officers in Jabiru, Minjilang, Warruwi and Gunbalanya to join our Primary Health Care teams.
Why this role matters
This is a local role designed to support your own community. As a Service Support Officer, you’ll play an important part in keeping the health centre running smoothly and supporting both staff and patients. Your daily work might include:
- Welcoming clients and helping with admin tasks
- Supporting patient travel and specialist appointments
- Cleaning and maintaining clinic buildings and grounds
- Driving staff, patients and supplies safely
- Assisting with day-to-day community health service activities
- Every task helps ensure our services are culturally safe, effective, and beneficial for the community.
About You
We’re looking for local residents who are:
- Friendly, respectful and able to communicate well
- Willing to take on a variety of tasks – from admin to cleaning, gardening, or driving
- Able to work as part of a team and follow safety procedures
- Hold a current NT Driver’s Licence
- Have, or are able to obtain a Working with Children’s Card (Ochre card)
- Basic computer skills are helpful, but we can provide training.
What We Offer
- Local jobs for local people
- Flexible employment (full-time, part-time, or casual)
- Training and development opportunities
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
About Us
The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is committed to community control and empowering Aboriginal people in West Arnhem. Our goal is to deliver high-quality health services that are driven by local knowledge, culture, and needs.
Apply today and build your career while supporting your community.
PAYROLL OFFICER, DARWIN NT
Payroll Officer
Red Lily Health Board | Darwin, NT
$72,203 to $79,825 per annum (excl. super) + Salary Packaging
Full-time Permanent
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 the Communities
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:
- Process accurate end-to-end fortnightly payroll for employees across multiple business units
- Manage payroll activities including new starters, timesheets, leave, adjustments, terminations, and final pays
- Ensure compliance with awards, employment contracts, payroll legislation, superannuation, taxation, and STP requirements
- Prepare payroll reconciliations, journals, accruals, and workforce reporting
- Respond to payroll enquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, payroll systems, and reporting processes
- Work closely with Finance, People & Culture, and managers to maintain payroll integrity and governance
What we’re looking for:
- Demonstrated experience in an end-to-end Payroll Officer role
- Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and compliance requirements
- Experience processing payroll within a health, community services, not-for-profit, or multi-site environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Current NT Driver Licence or the ability to obtain one
Desirable:
- Experience using Employment Hero or similar payroll and workforce management systems
- Experience supporting payroll for approximately 100 employees or more
- Understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO) or Aboriginal community organisations
- Knowledge of culturally safe workplace practices and continuous improvement principles
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive salary of $72,203 to $79,825 per annum based on experience
- Salary packaging benefits and novated lease options
- 6 weeks annual leave plus additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period
- Opportunity to work for a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
- Supportive and collaborative Finance and Corporate Services team
- Professional development and career growth 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:
Position Description can be reviewed here.
Apply for this role here.
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.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER LOCUM ROLES (REMOTE HEALTH)
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
To apply click HERE
Email Us: recruitment@redlily.org.au
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, ALL ROLES