Posted 09 July, 2026
Primary Healthcare Nurse | East Arnhem Land
Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to recruit an experienced Primary Healthcare Nurse for a permanent full-time position based in East Arnhem Land.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering culturally safe primary healthcare and building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal communities while enjoying a Monday to Friday role with no weekend work.
Further Details
As a Primary Healthcare Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive, culturally safe primary healthcare to Aboriginal communities across East Arnhem Land. Working alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver evidence-based care with a strong focus on prevention, early intervention and improving long-term health outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include health assessments, chronic disease management, care planning, immunisations, wound care, acute presentations, medication management, health promotion, health education and community outreach. You'll build trusted relationships with clients while supporting individuals, families and communities to achieve better long-term health outcomes.
You'll be joining one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities through culturally safe, high-quality primary healthcare. You'll be supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and encouraged to continue developing your skills through ongoing professional development.
The Location
Based in a beautiful Yolŋu community just 15 minutes from Nhulunbuy, you'll enjoy an incredible coastal lifestyle in one of Australia's most spectacular regions. Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural landscapes, your weekends can be spent fishing, boating, camping, bushwalking or exploring the spectacular coastline and nearby national parks.
You'll enjoy the unique rewards of remote nursing while having easy access to all the conveniences of Nhulunbuy, including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, sporting facilities, a hospital, schools, childcare and regular flights to Darwin. It's the perfect balance of meaningful work, community connection and an exceptional lifestyle.
Essential Criteria
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
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 $500 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first 3 months in the position
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering culturally safe primary healthcare and building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal communities while enjoying a Monday to Friday role with no weekend work.
Further Details
- $2,000 sign-up bonus for new Curis Nurses!*
- Commence July or August 2026
- Base salary up to $121,354 + 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 + Meals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650
- Permanent Monday to Friday role – no weekend work
- Six weeks annual leave
- Travel within Australia provided
- Live and work in stunning East Arnhem Land, just 15 minutes from Nhulunbuy
As a Primary Healthcare Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive, culturally safe primary healthcare to Aboriginal communities across East Arnhem Land. Working alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver evidence-based care with a strong focus on prevention, early intervention and improving long-term health outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include health assessments, chronic disease management, care planning, immunisations, wound care, acute presentations, medication management, health promotion, health education and community outreach. You'll build trusted relationships with clients while supporting individuals, families and communities to achieve better long-term health outcomes.
You'll be joining one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities through culturally safe, high-quality primary healthcare. You'll be supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and encouraged to continue developing your skills through ongoing professional development.
The Location
Based in a beautiful Yolŋu community just 15 minutes from Nhulunbuy, you'll enjoy an incredible coastal lifestyle in one of Australia's most spectacular regions. Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural landscapes, your weekends can be spent fishing, boating, camping, bushwalking or exploring the spectacular coastline and nearby national parks.
You'll enjoy the unique rewards of remote nursing while having easy access to all the conveniences of Nhulunbuy, including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, sporting facilities, a hospital, schools, childcare and regular flights to Darwin. It's the perfect balance of meaningful work, community connection and an exceptional lifestyle.
Essential Criteria
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years' nursing experience, ideally within primary healthcare or remote health
- Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning and chronic disease management
- Current manual driver's licence
- Current vaccinations and mandatory competencies
- Full Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Australian Working Visa or New Zealand Citizenship)
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
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 $500 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first 3 months in the position
