Nurse Level 5 RDO Remuneration Package Range $160,244 – $166,898
(including salary $136,235 – $143,391)
Alyangula / Angurugu Primary Health Care Centre Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory
One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 2 years working in Alyangula and Angurugu.
This position leads a remote Primary Health Care Centre and makes a meaningful impact to service delivery to the community through strong clinical leadership, effective service management and quality care.
Are you passionate about
- Leading a remote Primary Health Care Centre in the heart of East Arnhem
- Providing expert clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team
- Making a meaningful impact on health service delivery in a remote Aboriginal community
The Role
As the Nurse Management Coordinator (Primary Health Care), you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Angurugu/Alyangula Primary Health Care Centre, providing expert clinical leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team.
You will oversee the effective management of human, material and financial resources while supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and responsive health care. The role provides an opportunity to lead service delivery in a remote setting, foster a positive workplace culture and contribute to continuous improvement, risk management and quality across the health centre.
The position may include participation in the 24/7 on-call roster and requires the ability to travel to remote communities by 4WD or light aircraft
About you
You will be an experienced nurse and clinical leader with strong management capability and an understanding of Primary Health Care and the factors influencing the delivery of health services in remote Aboriginal communities.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or eligibility for registration
- A Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to the specialty area
- Advanced clinical knowledge and nursing management skills
- Experience managing human, material and financial resources
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- A well-developed understanding of the social and cultural factors influencing health care delivery.
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Retention bonus
- Up to $1,724 leave loading per year
- Salary packaging
- Accommodation provided
- Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOILs) – 3 per year provided for you and your recognised dependents, including 2 days of leave to allow for travel time
- 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation support
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
- Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Serena Mulholland on 0408 560 686 or Serena.Mulholland2@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 2494
Closing date: 25/10/2026
View the Nurse and midwife incentives Lifestyle and Community
Based on Groote Eylandt, this role offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career in remote Primary Health Care with the unique lifestyle of one of the Northern Territory’s most remarkable locations.
Housing is provided in the beautiful seaside township of Alyangula, on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Groote Eylandt is home to three main communities and several homelands and outstations, with a predominantly Aboriginal population of approximately 2,800 people.
Groote Eylandt is a fantastic place to live, learn and work, known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, rich Aboriginal culture and art, and beautiful beaches.
This is an opportunity to experience life in a remote island community, build meaningful connections and contribute to the delivery of Primary Health Care services across Groote Eylandt.
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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
