Why Mala’la Health Service?
Mala’la Health Service is a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering culturally appropriate care in Maningrida and surrounding homelands. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a community-led cancer program while working alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team in a meaningful and impactful role.
What’s the role?
As the Cancer Program Nurse, you will support cancer screening, treatment, and prevention across Maningrida and surrounding communities. You will work closely with patients and families impacted by cancer, both locally and when accessing care in Darwin, helping to improve screening participation, treatment uptake, and completion rates.
The role involves community engagement, outreach, and education, including working with younger cohorts to promote early detection. This Darwin-based position operates on a FIFO basis (2–3 weeks per month in Maningrida), with subsidised travel and accommodation. The contract is 12 months with potential extension.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary (N4 level) plus superannuation
Part time -0.5-0.75
Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
Additional 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown
Retention and professional allowances
FIFO travel and accommodation support
Ongoing professional development and on-site education
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a remote Aboriginal community
What you need to be successful
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 5 years’ post-registration nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience in culturally diverse settings, ideally remote healthcare
Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control and primary health care principles
Commitment to culturally safe care and awareness of social determinants of health
Additional requirements:
Current ALS/BLS certification and relevant immunisation training
Manual driver’s licence
National Police Check and NT Working with Children (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
Compliance with vaccination and immunisation policies
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or email [email protected]
