Permanent Remote Area Nurse - Zone 2 (Acute & Chronic)

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Return flights

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Salary packaging

Meals & entertainment

Job summary

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation in Nhulunbuy, Australia, is seeking Remote Area Nurses with expertise in acute care and chronic disease to join multidisciplinary teams serving remote communities.

In this role you will deliver acute and emergency care, manage a primary healthcare portfolio, and participate in a 24-hour on-call roster, contributing to better health outcomes for Yolŋu communities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering acute and emergency care in remote settings.
• Ability to manage a primary healthcare portfolio within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster and rotate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and emergency care to communities across remote areas.
• Manage a primary healthcare portfolio and contribute to care planning.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster to support patient needs.

Skills

Acute care

Chronic disease

Emergency care

On-call roster

Job description

• One of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare
• We're engaging with Aboriginal health issues
• Competitive salary of $131,995 to $141,804 per annum + 12% superannuation

Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.

We are actively recruiting Remote Area Nurses with expertise in Acute Care & Chronic Disease to join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary teams across remote communities.

In this rewarding role, you will provide acute and emergency care, manage a primary healthcare portfolio, and participate in a 24-hour on-call roster. You will play a key role in improving health outcomes and making a meaningful difference to the lives of community members.

This exciting opportunity is available on either a Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) basis or as a permanent 12-month position.

Successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:

Base Salary

• N4: $131,995 - $141,804
• N5: $145,532 - $151,453
• N6: $159,785 - $166,179
• Superannuation: 12%

Annual Leave & Leave Entitlements

• Annual Leave (East Arnhem Land): 30 days per annum
• Leave Loading: 17.5%
• Personal Leave: Up to 12 days per annum
• Compassionate Leave: Up to 5 days per occasion
• Professional Development Leave: Subject to eligibility and minimum service requirements

Additional Benefits

• Annual Retention Bonus (Eligible RANs): $10,000 per annum in Year 1, increasing annually in accordance with the Retention Bonus Policy
• Housing Subsidy Zone 2: 100% rental subsidy and electricity concession in eligible communities; employee responsible for bond payment only
• Relocation Assistance: up to $11,140.48 - depending on location
• Annual Leave Travel Assistance: $2,267.09 gross per annum
• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 per annum
• Meals & Entertainment Packaging: Up to $2,650 per annum
• FOIL: As per Enterprise Agreement (EA)
• Post-Graduate Qualification Allowance: 1.5% - 2.5% loading on ordinary hours, depending on qualification and EA provisions
• Study Assistance: Up to $1,800 per annum

Key Points

• Fully furnished accommodation provided while working in the community
• Return flights provided for each roster rotation
• A paid 3-day induction at our Darwin office before you travel to your assigned community

Successful candidates may be eligible for the NT Thrive Relocation Grant - financial support of up to $10,000 to assist with moving, housing, wellbeing, cultural training, short courses and professional upskilling when relocating to the Northern Territory. For more info, please visit https://ntphn.org.au/grants-and-scholarships/health-professional-relocation-grant/

About Miwatj

Miwatj Health is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service established in 1992, delivering culturally appropriate primary health care to over 6,000 people across East Arnhem. With clinics, outreach teams, and offices in Nhulunbuy and Darwin, we are committed to supporting Yolŋu-led community health and wellbeing.

About East Arnhem Land Communities

Experience the unique opportunity to live and work in the vibrant East Arnhem Land communities of Galiwin'ku, Gapuwiyak, Ramingining, and Milingimbi. These predominantly Yolŋu communities are rich in culture, connection to Country, and community spirit, offering a rewarding environment for healthcare professionals looking to make a genuine difference.

Working across East Arnhem Land provides exposure to diverse and meaningful clinical experiences while supporting community-led healthcare in some of Australia's most culturally significant and remote locations. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships, develop advanced remote practice skills, and contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

Experience working in remote or Aboriginal health settings is highly regarded, though not essential. This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger while embracing a unique lifestyle and making a lasting impact.

Email our recruitment team for further information : [e-mail]