Nurse Level RDO - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383
(including salary $123,717 - $134,257)
Population and Primary Health Care
Umbakumba, Northern Territory
One full time vacancy fixed to 12/03/2027 available
Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact on the health and wellbeing of people and promote change in a remote location?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled nursing professional to join the East Arnhem Population and Primary Health Care (PPHC) team as a remote Primary Health Care Nurse at Umbakumba Clinic.
As a Primary Health Care Nurse you will employ specialist nursing experience, skills and applied knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal Health and the principles of Primary Health Care. You will demonstrate knowledge of system improvement, risk management and clinical information systems with an overarching commitment to safety and quality.
Housing for this position is based in the beautiful seaside town of Alyangula, Groote Eylandt which is situated roughly 50 kilometres from the Northern Territory mainland in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Groote Eylandt Archipelago consists of 3 main communities and multiple homelands/outstations, with a predominately Aboriginal population of roughly 2,800 people.
Groote Eylandt is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. It is known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, Aboriginal art and culture, and some of the best beaches in Australia. Click on the link to explore East Arnhem: Arnhem Land | Northern Territory, Australia
Through growing your career in the Territory you will be offered a competitive salary, salary packaging, 6 weeks annual recreational leave and other remote area incentives such as freight allowance, relocation support, fully furnished accommodation and three return fares to Darwin or a destination of equivalent fare pricing annually.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dena Mear on | or
Quote vacancy number: 2047
Closing date: 03/03/2026
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.
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