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Posted: 22 December 2025

Registered Nurse – Telephone Triage

Part time or casual
AHP5 $111,555 - $121,354 | N4 $128,151 - $137,674
East Arnhem Land, NT

About the position

About Us

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering high-quality clinical services, acute and long-term care, and primary prevention programs for Yolnu people across East Arnhem Land. We are seeking passionate clinicians to join our dedicated team and provide culturally safe, person-centred care after hours.

 

The Role

As a Telehealth Clinician, you’ll be the first point of contact for the Miwatj community during overnight hours. Working remotely, you’ll provide timely, evidence-based health advice via telephone triage, ensuring continuity of care and supporting our on-the-ground team in East Arnhem Land.

  • We have a number of part time or casual positions available
  • Competitive Salary: AHP5 $111,555 – $121,354 | N4 $128,151 – $137,674
  • Shifts available:12 hours (20:00hrs – 08:00hrs), seven nights a week on a rotating roster
  • Location:Work from home
  • Support:Backed by a committed clinical team in East Arnhem Land

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver culturally respectful, evidence-based health advice via telephone triage
  • Assess urgency, prioritise care, and escalate when required
  • Collaborate with Remote Area Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
  • Adhere to CARPA Standard Treatment protocols
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
  • Contribute to recall audits, data quality improvement, and administrative tasks
  • Engage in ongoing training in telehealth, cultural safety, and remote health

 

About You

We’re looking for clinicians who are passionate about Aboriginal community control and self-determination, with strong cultural competence and communication skills.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Current AHPRA registration (RN or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner)
  • 3–5 years post-graduate experience in acute care, primary health, or telephone triage
  • Proven ability to work in rural, remote, or cross-cultural health environments
  • Strong documentation, triage, and follow-up skills
  • Commitment to work health and safety standards

 

Mandatory Requirements

As part of your application, you will be required to complete a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Clearance (please note: criminal history will not automatically exclude applicants)

 

Why Join Us?

  • Make a real impact supporting Yolnu communities in East Arnhem Land
  • Flexible remote work – work from home with shift allowance
  • Be part of a culturally respectful, community-driven health organisation
  • Ongoing professional development in telehealth and remote health care

 

For more information, please contact us at recruitment@miwatj.com.au

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Application close date: 17 January 2026

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