Health Centre Managers

Sunrise Health Services Aboriginal Corporation; Katherine; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Leave loading 18%

Personal leave

Study leave

Salary packaging

RATA payments

Leadership team support

Job summary

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced Health Centre Manager to lead day-to-day operations and a multidisciplinary team across remote communities in the Big Rivers region of the NT. You will ensure culturally safe, integrated primary healthcare and contribute to capacity-building of Aboriginal health staff.

The role involves clinical coordination, staff development, asset management and emergency roster participation, with a strong emphasis on improving health

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as General Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• 1-2 years of experience in comprehensive primary healthcare.
• 1-2 years of team leadership experience.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and NT health legislation (desirable).
• Resilience, adaptability and collaboration in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective primary healthcare services.
• Oversee clinical operations, planning, portfolio management, pharmacy and consumables.
• Manage health Centre assets and resources to ensure smooth operations.
• Mentor, support, and train staff to deliver culturally safe healthcare.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve health outcomes.
• Participate in the emergency on-call roster and support after-hours responses.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Job description

Are you a dedicated or aspiring Health Centre Manager ready to make a real impact on remote Aboriginal communities in the NT?

If you're ready to make a genuine difference in remote healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHSAC) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation.

We provide primary health care services across nine communities, operating from six health center's across 45,000 square kilometers in the Big Rivers region of the NT. The Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities with some of the most untouched, beautiful landscapes to explore, where locals are welcoming and generous in sharing their culture.

Sunrise now has multiple opportunities for experienced or aspiring Health Centre Managers to join our dedicated teams across a number of remote communities in the Big Rivers region.

The Role

Are you an experienced health professional and people leader looking to make a meaningful difference in remote Aboriginal communities? As Health Centre Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the health centre while supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally safe, integrated and high-quality healthcare.

This is a diverse leadership role encompassing clinical service coordination, staff development, pharmacy and consumables, assets and operational management. A key focus will be building the capacity of Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other Indigenous staff to strengthen culturally safe care and improve health outcomes for community.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, external organisations and community partners, you will help drive initiatives that promote wellbeing, strengthen health systems and encourage community health action. The role also participates in the emergency call roster and provides support to the team for after-hours needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective primary healthcare services.

Oversee clinical operations, planning, portfolio management, pharmacy and consumables.

Manage health Centre assets and resources to ensure smooth operations.

Mentor, support, and train staff to deliver culturally safe healthcare.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve health outcomes.

Participate in the emergency on-call roster and support after-hours responses.

Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for both staff and patients.

What You'll Bring

Registration with AHPRA as a General Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

Broad experience in comprehensive primary healthcare with advanced clinical skills to work effectively in remote settings.

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in comprehensive primary healthcare is required.

Commitment to the values of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and respect for Aboriginal culture.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to supervise, mentor, and inspire diverse teams.

Team leadership experience is required for this Health Centre Manager position.

A minimum of 1-2 years of team leadership experience is required.

Understanding of Aboriginal health issues, health inequality drivers, and NT health legislation (desirable).

Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to achieving positive outcomes.

Remote healthcare experience is highly preferred for this position.

Remote healthcare experience is an essential requirement for this position.

Compliance Requirements (or willingness to obtain):

National Criminal History Check (non-adverse)

OCHRE clearance

Acceptable vaccination status for working with vulnerable people in the NT

Why Join Us?

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people while enjoying the benefits of living and working in remote NT communities.

Benefits include:

6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave loading

15 days personal leave

Paid study leave and ongoing professional development support

Generous salary packaging options to maximise take-home pay

Relocation assistance

RATA payments

Supportive leadership team and dedicated colleagues

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Health Centre Manager?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in the healthcare services industry?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

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