Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
Full-time Continuous Contract
37.5 hours per week
$145,762 - $151,554 per annum
Total Effective Package*
$177,609 - $184,213
About the role
The Clinic Manager (CM) provides operational and clinical leadership, management and coordination of the Health Service in the delivery of culturally appropriate comprehensive primary health care and emergency care to the community.
Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?
Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.
Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;
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Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
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Competitive salaries, weekly pays
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Generous salary packaging
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A strong commitment to Professional Development
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Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
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District allowance
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Relocation assistance (where applicable)
The successful person for this role will have:
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with significant experience in senior management role coupled with experience in leading remote clinical service
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Demonstrated recent experience in providing a broad range of clinical interventions with at least 3 years in a remote clinical practice.
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Demonstrated understanding of the principles of comprehensive primary health care and Aboriginal community-controlled health services as well as an understanding of the issues affecting the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in Central Australia.
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Demonstrated experience in the effective management of a clinical team, including skills in conflict resolution, performance management and staff development.
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse cultures and professions.
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Proven computer skills, including the ability to use and manage electronic patient records, word processing, e-mails and to learn new programs.
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A willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel, live and work in remote locations.
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A current manual NT Drivers Licence (or have the ability to obtain) and ability or willingness to learn to safely drive a large 4WD vehicle on unsealed roads.
For more information on the position please contact
Geraldine Dennis on [email protected]
Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.
Applications close when a suitable applicant is found
