Package including:
- Base salary of $110,422 per annum plus 30% commuted allowance
- Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary
- District Allowance payable in addition to base salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation assistance and heavily subsidised housing and motor vehicle (including fuel) may be provided if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories
- Annual return airfares assistance to Perth
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, adventure and a better quality of life whilst expanding your experience? The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking motivated, professional and suitably qualified persons to join our team as a Senior Registered Nurse Level 1 (SRN1) within the Indian Ocean Territories Health Service (IOTHS) based on Cocos (Keeling) Islands for a 12-month fixed-term engagement.
About the Role
As a Senior Registered Nurse, you will deliver high quality and comprehensive nursing and emergency care and manage complex nursing cases in a rural and remote setting. In addition, the Senior Registered Nurse position will be a professional role model, resource and support for colleagues.
You will also independently manage a variety of health portfolios, such as health promotion, workplace health and safety, school health, chronic disease, infection control, and the like.
About You
We are looking for someone that:
- Is able to work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver high quality and comprehensive primary, preventative and emergency care.
- Is able to manage complex nursing cases in a remote setting, with medical telephone support until a doctor can be present.
- Is highly motivated, adaptable and willing to be actively involved in health promotion activities.
- Is experienced in independently managing one or more health portfolios, and in adult and pediatric emergency presentations.
- Is willing to participate in an on-call roster outside of Health Service Clinic hours on both Home Island and West Island.
- Is professional in their conduct, who demonstrates integrity and awareness of cultural sensitivities.
- Is aware of and adheres to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
Nurses with Post graduate qualifications in Midwifery and/or a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people in small/remote and/or regional contexts, in a multicultural environment will be well regarded.
Eligibility
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Valid Class C Driver’s License (transferable to the IOTs).
- Post graduate qualifications in Immunisation and Pharmacotherapeutics.
- Valid Western Australian Working with Children Check.
The successful candidate will undergo a pre-employment medical assessment in line with IOTHS requirements, and be required to complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
How to Apply
Contact the IOTA Human Resources Team at IOTARecruitment@infrastructure.gov.au, quoting position number 109092, to request an application pack for more details about the role and the application process.
Applications close at 4:00 PM Christmas Island Local Time (CXT, UTC+7) on Friday, 15 May 2026.
