Closing on: Oct 11, 2025
Job Category: Clinical Services
Job Type: Full Time
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women's & Children health, men's health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.
The PHCOM role is responsible for the operational and associated administrative management of Wurli Clinics and associated programs to ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and culturally appropriate health care services to our clients. This position is accountable for all Clinical Operations as well as Leadership support to Clinic / Program Coordinators.
The scope of this position also includes human resource management, health service continuous quality assurance and delivery, workplace health and safety and corporate identity.
The PHCOM role integrates, coordinates and collaborates closely with the roles of the Senior Medical Officer, the Primary Health Care Practice Manager and the Primary Health Care Systems Manager. Together these managers form the Primary Health Leadership Team.
Qualifications / Prerequisites: Essential
* Bachelor of Nursing / Diploma in ATSI Primary Health Care Practice
* AHPRA Registration (current).
* National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Clearance. Current Northern Territory Driver's License
* COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Experience – Essential
* Minimum of 10 years broad clinical experience.
* Previous experience in a clinical leadership or operational / practice management role. Demonstrated knowledge of Australian health care standards and legislative frameworks.
Experience – Desirable
* Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical) / Diploma of Practice Management / Diploma in Business Management.
* Previous senior leadership role in a community-controlled organisation with a clear understanding of the obligations of the funding, organisational governance, clinical governance and reporting
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive base salary (based on your experience) plus super. With a strong focus on professional development, Wurli will provide you with ongoing opportunities for training and will invest in whatever is needed for your success.
A fantastic range of further benefits include:
* Salary sacrificing options
* Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave per year, 15 days personal leave per year, special leave, study leave).
* Relocation assistance and accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.
For further details on this position please refer to Position Description
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on or email