Health Centre Managers

CRANAplus Incorporated; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave load

Relocation assistance

Paid study leave and professional dev.

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Health Centre Manager to lead daily operations across remote NT communities. You will oversee clinical services, asset management and staff development within a culturally safe framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, Aboriginal health staff, and external partners to drive health outcomes. Remote settings require resilience and strong leadership in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a General Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Broad experience in comprehensive primary healthcare with leadership in remote settings.
• 1–2 years of team leadership experience preferably in primary healthcare.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical governance

Remote healthcare

Cultural safety

Education

AHPRA registration

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