Rural Remote Team Leader (Registered Nurse/ Aboriginal Health Practitioner)

This role is based in Tennant Creek, NT, 0860. Relocation and Subsidised housing available for applicants outside of Barkly Region.

Make a real difference in Aboriginal health while leading a dedicated rural and remote healthcare team across the Barkly Region.

About Anyinginyi Health

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a community-controlled organisation committed to delivering culturally responsive, holistic primary healthcare services to Aboriginal people across the Barkly Region. Through a strong focus on prevention, health promotion, community engagement and culturally safe care, our team works to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) to join our team as Rural Remote Team Leader. Based in Tennant Creek, you will lead a small multidisciplinary team delivering outreach healthcare services to remote communities and outstations across the Barkly Region. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, provide clinical leadership, support staff development, and work closely with community members to deliver high-quality primary healthcare services. This role combines leadership, community engagement, public health, health promotion, chronic disease management and direct clinical service delivery to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal families living in remote areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate rural and remote outreach health services.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to team members.
• Deliver health assessments, screening, treatment and follow-up care.
• Coordinate immunisation programs and preventive health initiatives.
• Support management of chronic disease and population health programs.
• Promote health education and public health awareness across communities.
• Facilitate referrals, specialist appointments and telehealth services.
• Build strong partnerships with community members and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality improvement, reporting and service development activities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA) or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Experience in primary health care and/or rural and remote health settings.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision and team coordination skills.
• Strong communication, consultation and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Eligibility to obtain an NT Ochre Card and National Police Check.
• Commitment to culturally safe and community-centred healthcare delivery.

Desirable

• Experience working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
• Knowledge of Communicare.
• Remote NT experience.
• Immunisation certification.
• Four-wheel drive training or willingness to undertake training.

What’s on Offer?

Salary

Registered Nurse: $137,626.02 – $147,348.81 per annum

Aboriginal Health Practitioner: $120,919.82 – $128,634.50 per annum

Benefits

✔ Superannuation paid at 12%

✔ Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 per annum 

✔ Subsidised accommodation (eligible positions) 

✔ Up to $5,000 relocation assistance  

✔ Six weeks annual leave 

✔ Professional development support and study allowance 

✔ Remote retention and travel allowances 

✔ Bilingual allowance opportunities 

✔ Free access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic services and prescriptions 

✔ Free general dentistry (excluding lab work costs)

Why Tennant Creek?

Enjoy year-round sunshine, stunning landscapes and a welcoming community while living in the heart of Australia. Tennant Creek offers the benefits of regional living with access to schools, shopping, sporting facilities, a regional hospital, airport and essential services. It’s the perfect place to build a rewarding career and lifestyle.

Apply Now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit:

• A one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria
• Current resume/CV

Applications can be submitted through the Anyinginyi Health website or emailed to hr@anyinginyi.com.au.