Remote Health Professional
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Remote Health Professional to join our team in a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality primary care, emergency support, and chronic disease management to our patients.
About the Role
This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a motivated and experienced healthcare professional who is passionate about working with diverse communities. You will be responsible for delivering holistic, culturally respectful care to our patients, working closely with local traditional owners and other health professionals to ensure patient-centred outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering high-quality primary care, emergency support, and chronic disease management
* Participating in outreach services and community health promotion
* Responding to after-hours calls while on roster, including urgent assessments and emergency care
* Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to infection control standards
* Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient-centred outcomes
Requirements
* A current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* A minimum of five years' post-graduate experience, preferably in ED/Primary Health care
* A strong understanding of Aboriginal health, chronic disease management, and culturally safe care
* Familiarity with Communicare or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems
* The ability to work with an extended scope of practice and a high level of autonomy
Benefits
* A competitive salary package
* Free, fully furnished accommodation with Wi-Fi
* Relocation assistance up to $10,000 via NT PHN
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via CBB
* Quarterly return airfares to Australian capital city
* 6 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks remote leave + personal, cultural, and compassionate leave
* Access to professional development support
Life in Ampilatwatja
Ampilatwatja offers a unique lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Territory, this remote community is surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here, the connection to country is deep, and traditional Aboriginal culture remains strong and vibrant. Life in Ampilatwatja moves at a different pace—away from the noise and demands of city living. The natural beauty of the outback is ever-present, offering endless horizons, peaceful surroundings, and a profound sense of place. This is a community where neighbours know each other by name, where cultural events and gatherings bring people together, and where the simplicity of daily life brings clarity and purpose. For families, Ampilatwatja offers a supportive environment with access to a local school and the School of the Air for remote learning.