Curis Recruitment is excited to collaborate with a leading Aboriginal Health Service in the Northern Territory to recruit an experienced Health Centre Manager to join their team. This will be an incredibly rewarding experience if you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a unique and culturally rich environment. Job details Permanent position $129,213 base salary plus 11.5% superannuation ACCOMMODATION and RELOCATION assistance Welcoming and supportive community Location Katherine offers a unique lifestyle where natural beauty, culture, and community come together. Living and working here means being part of a close-knit regional hub surrounded by iconic landscapes like Nitmiluk Gorge and the Katherine River. It provides opportunities to work closely with Aboriginal communities, contribute meaningfully to remote and primary health care, and experience a strong sense of purpose and connection. With a relaxed pace of life, vibrant local culture, and access to outdoor adventures, Katherine is ideal for those seeking both professional fulfilment and a distinctive Northern Territory lifestyle. The Healthcare Facility You will be working at a wonderful community controlled Indigenous Health organisation based in Katherine, Northern Territory. Here you will deliver comprehensive, culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal communities in the Katherine region to a population of approximately 3,500 people. Services include Primary Health Care Clinics, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Programs, Health Promotion and Outreach, Child and Family Health Services, After-Hours Emergency Care, Visiting Specialists and NDIS Support. What you will be doing: Lead the day-to-day operations of the health centre, ensuring the effective delivery of primary health care services. Provide clinical oversight and support to a multidisciplinary team including nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and visiting clinicians. Manage and mentor staff, oversee rostering and support ongoing professional development. Engage with the local community, fostering strong relationships with Elders, community leaders and stakeholders to ensure services meet local needs. Coordinate health promotion activities and community wellness programs. Oversee administrative functions, including budgeting, resource management and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks, regulatory standards and reporting obligations. Promote a culturally safe and supportive environment for both staff and clients. To be eligible you must have: AHPRA registration with no restriction A minimum 3 years experience in managing a primary health care or remote health centre , including day-to-day operations, staffing, and service delivery. A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working in primary health care including emergency triage medicine, acute care and chronic disease management Child and mental health experience ideal but not essential Indigenous health or rural and remote experience Current Manual Driver's License Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship) To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please call 02 9188 3989 or email isobel@curis.com.au and I will be in touch within 24 hours. Why work with Curis Recruitment? We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres. Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step. Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
