Join Australia’s leading Aboriginal health service delivering high quality health care in remote communities
- Choose a lifestyle that works for you – full-time and casual options available
- Total annual salary package excluding superannuation, up to $213,725, commensurate with remote area experience
- Modern accommodation with utilities provided and 12 weeks leave per year to explore the Australian outback and return home for holidays!
- Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) currently underway – expected to further improve the already exceptional remuneration and conditions!
Life in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands
The APY Lands are located in the far north-western region of South Australia, covering approximately 103,000 square kilometres with a population of approximately 3,000 Anangu people. The region is freehold land owned and managed by the Anangu people.
Living and working in this beautiful region provides the chance to experience the true Australian outback while getting paid!
Nganampa Health Council is recognised as an exemplar of Aboriginal health services. Its successes include reducing sexually transmitted infection rates, increasing birth weights through antenatal programs, and consistently maintaining childhood immunisation rates above 90%.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
About the Opportunities
Nganampa Health Council is seeking clinic-based Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (dual registration required) to join their dedicated teams in South Australia.
We welcome applications for both Permanent Full-time and Locum contract positions.
In these highly varied roles, you will deliver primary healthcare under the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual and assist in the early detection and management of chronic illness as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinical Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with medical officers, program staff, Anangu staff, and other health personnel to provide primary healthcare
- Treating acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
- Managing computerised recalls and conducting patient follow-up care
- Child health monitoring and immunisations
- Administering vaccinations across all age groups
- Delivering patient health education
- Assessing and referring social welfare issues
- Conducting public health screenings for communicable diseases, including STIs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A, B & C
- Managing antenatal and postnatal care
- Performing day-to-day clinic administration tasks
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Locum (Casual) Opportunities – Work That Fits Your Life
Why work for an agency when you can work directly with Nganampa?
Our casual contracts offer flexibility and variety with the opportunity to work across multiple clinics, without the commitment of a permanent position.
If you’re seeking short-term work, have previous remote health experience, and are looking to join a fabulous team and explore new places NHC could be the place for you.
Locum RN roles offer:
- Hourly rate commencing at $98.43
- Flexible contracts from 2 to 12 weeks
- Access to Salary packaging!
- All travel is covered from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand
- Accommodation and amenities are fully covered while on the Lands
- Experience across multiple clinics with support from our established team
This is the perfect option for experienced nurses who want variety, flexibility, and meaningful work, without the long-term commitment of a permanent position.
Who we’re looking for
Are you an RN or RN-Midwife, passionate about equal quality care for all?
Our ideal candidates will:
- Be a Registered Nurse or a dual RN & Registered Midwife, registered with the National Board of Nursing and Midwifery
- Have at least 3 years of post-graduation work experience, with recent acute medical/A&E exposure or experience in remote work
- Hold post graduate qualifications in emergency care, advanced nursing, or rural/remote area nursing (desirable but not essential)
- Be highly computer literate, as health records are fully digital
- Be excited to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Display strong cultural awareness and respect
You will communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team and have a demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health.
Midwives must have significant experience in acute general work within the past 5 years.
About the roles
These positions are based in busy community clinics that are open from 9 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nurses do provide an after-hours on-call service, and you will require advanced nursing clinical skills including excellent clinical assessment skills and confidence in managing diversity in presentations – trauma, acute and chronic medical conditions – across all age groups.
Nganampa Health Council is seeking adaptable and flexible individuals who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation’s objectives and values.
The ability to work under Aboriginal management and control will be highly regarded, as will a demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, the principles of Primary Health Care and relevant legislation. No two days will be the same and as a result, highly resourceful candidates will thrive here!
Please note: Successful candidates must undergo a Police Check and a Working With Children Check. A manual driver’s licence is essential, and familiarity with 4WD vehicles is advantageous (4WD training is provided during orientation).
Salary, Benefits and More!
Your dedication will be rewarded with a total annual salary package, exclusive of superannuation, of $194,415 – $213,725 (commensurate with remote experience), including non-cash benefits of $13,000 and tax savings of approximately $19,278.
The package for the permanent position comprises:
- Base salary
- District and work allowances
- Superannuation
- Annual retention bonus
- Leave loading
- Annual airfare
- Recreation leave allowance
- Assistance with relocation costs
- Tax savings from salary-sacrificing
- 12 weeks of leave per year
- Rent-free modern housing, with utilities and internet included
- 12 days of study leave for career planning
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
Please note: Only applicants with current working rights in Australia or New Zealand will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available.
If you have a diverse clinical background, including acute medicine, A&E, paediatrics, and/or Aboriginal healthcare experience, we want to hear from you – APPLY NOW!
