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* Shape the Future of Indigenous Health Leadership Across Remote Communities
* Join a purpose-driven organisation making a strategic impact in culturally safe care
* Enjoy a senior leadership opportunity with a highly competitive remuneration package and benefits
Who We Are – Sunrise Health Service
Sunrise Health Service is a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation based in Katherine, Northern Territory. We provide culturally safe, high-quality primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Big Rivers region through a network of remote clinics and multidisciplinary teams.
Our mission is to strengthen community health and well-being through accessible, locally driven care. By empowering Indigenous voices and fostering community-first leadership, Sunrise continues to lead health reform and drive meaningful impact across the region.
Our Values
At Sunrise, our core values shape everything we do:
* Commitment to Aboriginal community control and health equity
* Open-mindedness blending cultural traditions with best-practice care
* Honesty, Efficiency, and Respect in how we work
* Education to grow future Indigenous leaders
Lead with Purpose – Your Opportunity to Make an Impact
We're looking for a full-time Executive Manager, Clinical Operations to join us in Katherine, NT.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead remote Primary Health Care clinics—steering strategy, operations, and cultural excellence. This is a pivotal role for a senior leader passionate about health equity and community impact.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading strategic clinical governance and operations across Sunrise clinics
* Developing and implementing performance improvement and risk mitigation frameworks
* Collaborating with executive peers to drive health strategy and reform
* Supporting Operations Managers, Health Centre Managers, and clinical staff in meeting KPIs
* Managing departmental budgets, workforce planning, and compliance
* Chairing the Clinical Governance Committee and contributing to cross-functional forums
* Overseeing recruitment, rostering, orientation, and professional development of clinical staff
* Engaging internal and external stakeholders to build innovative models of care
What Your First Few Weeks Will Look Like
At Sunrise, leadership begins with connection and understanding. In your first month, you'll immerse yourself in the communities we serve:
* Travel extensively to remote clinic sites and meet frontline health teams
* Build relationships with staff, board members, and local stakeholders
* Observe care delivery models and identify operational opportunities
* Gain deep insight into our cultural, strategic, and geographic landscape
* Establish trust and visibility as a hands-on, values-aligned leader
This foundational period is designed to help you succeed by connecting you to the purpose and people behind our mission.
Is This You? The Leader We're Looking For
You'll need a Nursing degree, current AHPRA registration, and tertiary qualifications in leadership or management, plus at least five years' experience managing remote Aboriginal Primary Health Care services.
Highly regarded skills include:
* Strong understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health models
* Experience managing clinical teams, budgets, and compliance
* Operational leadership across governance and HR
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Proficiency with Communicare or similar systems and MS Office
As our ideal candidate, first and foremost, you will have a highly positive attitude and outlook—this is essential to your success in the role and a core value for the organisation. You will also possess:
* A strong commitment to cultural respect and safety
* Empathy for Aboriginal community values and holistic models of care
* Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative leadership style
* Strategic foresight and decision-making capability
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal communities in a region undergoing impactful change. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader who builds capacity while aligning practice to purpose.
Why You'll Love Working with Us – And Our Perks
* Cultural Integrity – Work in an environment that deeply respects and reflects Aboriginal values
* Real Impact – Contribute to better health outcomes in communities that need it most
* Room to Grow – Access ongoing professional development and leadership support
* Team with Purpose – Collaborate with passionate people driven by community-first values
This senior leadership opportunity comes with a highly competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* Work-related vehicle use and travel allowance
* 6 weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading
* 15 days personal leave and 10 days study leave
* Salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits
* Relocation assistance for the right candidate (note: sponsorship is not offered)
* Flexible work environment and executive peer support
* Opportunities to shape meaningful health reform in Aboriginal communities
If you're a values-driven leader with a passion for community impact and operational excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of Sunrise Health Service and shape the future of health in the NT.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider and Management
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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