Overview
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services – Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (La Grange) is located on the Kimberley coast in Western Australia. Bidyadanga is the largest remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia with a population of approximately 850 residents and is home to the Karajarri, Juwalinny, Mangala, Nyungamarta and Yulpartja language groups. The word Bidyadanga means "emu watering hole". Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc (BACLG) is a not-for-profit organisation that administers government-funded programs for the community. A Council of community representatives governs the organisation, with elections held every three years.
About the Opportunity
Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (La Grange) now has an opportunity for a Health Centre Coordinator to join their multidisciplinary team on a full-time basis, rostered 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off. Reporting to the Health Centre Manager, you will deliver a comprehensive primary health care service within the Bidyadanga Health Centre and surrounding community. This position will also involve management and leadership responsibilities as Acting Health Centre Manager while the Health Centre Manager is on leave.
Responsibilities
* In conjunction with the Health Centre Manager, actively monitor and coordinate the daily activity of the health centre team/s
* Organise staff for routine morning meetings and allocation of daily activities
* Manage the clinic recall list or delegate its management as appropriate
* Manage any emergency presentations and/or urgent recalls
* Participate in an on-call roster to provide a 24/7 emergency care service
Requirements / What you'll need
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with at least 5 years of post-graduate experience
* In-depth knowledge of comprehensive primary health care delivery, including emergency care
* Strong understanding of the ACCHO Model of Care and commitment to Aboriginal community-controlled health services
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with Aboriginal people and community members
Other requirements: You must hold a current WA Working With Children Check and be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment.
Benefits
Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (La Grange) values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. This role offers opportunities to develop professional knowledge and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
* On call loading (25% of base salary)
* Isolation airfare of $2,000 to support travel
* A $10,000 retention allowance after 2 years of continuous service, and every 12 months thereafter
* Accommodation provided while in the community
Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Advert closing date: 13 March 2026
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