Research Engineer - Decentralized Training And Inference Verification

Pluralis Research; Tjuntjuntjara; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Travel provided

Relocation assistance

6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) seeks a Remote Area Nurse (RAN) to deliver essential healthcare to individuals in Yalata and surrounding areas. The role involves primary care, emergency response, vaccination, chronic disease management and health education.

The position requires an RN with REC and ALS credentials, willingness to relocate, and comfort in remote, resource-limited settings. On-site duties with rostered after-hours care and travel between communities are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing degree required.
• Remote Emergency Care (REC) course or equivalent.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Experience in remote or emergency healthcare.
• Ability to work in remote environments with limited resources.
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Willingness to relocate to Yalata, SA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services in Yalata and surrounding areas.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate care until evacuation or further treatment.
• Educate community members on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with a small team of healthcare providers and community members to plan and monitor patient progress.
• Administer medications and manage pharmaceuticals and cold chain procedures.
• Maintain infection control procedures and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate medical evacuations when necessary.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rostering.

Skills

Nursing skills

Cannulation

Suturing

ALS

Remote healthcare experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Bachelor of Nursing Science

Job description

Remote Area Nurse (RAN)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Remote Area Nurse (RAN) to join our healthcare team.

Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal community located on the Spinifex Lands in the Western Desert region of Western Australia. Within this area, Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) is an Aboriginal corporation with responsibility for managing the essential and community services in the community, including a Community Store, Community Resource Centre, a Women’s Centre, Indigenous Sport and Recreation program, an Environmental Health program, municipal services, mechanics workshop, community development and Spinifex Health Clinic and Home and Community Care programs.

Position Overview

• Aimed at providing essential healthcare services to individuals residing in Yalata Community and surrounding areas.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in underserved communities.
• Responsibilities include comprehensive primary healthcare services, emergency care, health education, immunisation, chronic disease management, and community health programs.

Eligibility and Experience

• At minimum, a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or Bachelor of Nursing Science.
• Remote Emergency Care (REC) course or equivalent emergency course.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Experience in remote healthcare or emergency care.
• Understanding of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations.
• Comfortable with cannulation and suturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in remote and challenging environments.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, culturally sensitive care.
• Ability to adapt to limited resources and use creative problem‑solving skills.
• Positive attitude and passion for teamwork.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to individuals in Yalata, including health assessments, vaccinations, wound care and chronic disease management.
• Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, including trauma and life‑threatening situations, and administer immediate care until evacuation or further treatment is possible.
• Educate community members on health promotion, disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Work closely with a small team of healthcare providers, collaborating with other professionals and community members to assess patient needs, plan and deliver care and monitor patient progress.
• Administer medications and ensure proper storage and management of pharmaceuticals.
• Undertake cold chain procedures to ensure the proper storage and transport of temperature‑sensitive medications and vaccines.
• Assist in maintaining infection control procedures and hygiene standards.
• Be prepared to facilitate and coordinate medical evacuations when necessary.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call rostering to provide medical support and emergency care during evenings and weekends.
• Work on‑site at the company’s location; remote or work‑from‑home position is not available.
• Be willing to relocate and live in the South Australian Aboriginal Community called Yalata.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a current Australian driver’s licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Be able to pass a police check assessment.
• Hold a valid Working with Children’s Clearance.
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Be able to provide flexible work hours and participate in after‑hours on‑call.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range offered: $128,122.95 – $133,190.40 per annum, plus site loading depending on skills and experience, plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging opportunities to boost take‑home pay.
• 6 weeks annual leave per annum, paid rostered leave and onsite accommodation.
• Other benefits include accommodation and travel provided, and potential relocation assistance.
• Standard superannuation contributions.

Work Schedule and Location

• Usual site roster: 8 weeks in community and 2 weeks out of community.
• Travel related expenses due to roster covered.
• Contact arrangements: for any job‑related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement, please contact PTAC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Contact

For any job‑related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact the PTAC HR team.

While we value all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

We appreciate all applications, though we will only contact those selected for an interview.

For questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.