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Posted 03 August, 2026
Curis Recruitment

Health Centre Manager | East Arnhem Land

Northern Territory Full Time
Reference: 1981978

Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a highly respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in the Northern Territory to recruit an experienced Health Centre Manager for a permanent full-time leadership opportunity.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior Remote Area Nurse who is passionate about leading teams and delivering culturally safe primary healthcare.

Further Details
  • *$2,000 sign-up bonus for new Curis Nurses! **
  • Permanent full-time position, community-based
  • Base salary up to $166,179 + 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
  • Meals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650 per annum
  • Accommodation provided inclusive of utilities and wifi
  • Relocation assistance up to $10,400
  • 6 weeks annual leave
Your Role

As the Health Centre Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, culturally safe primary healthcare within a remote Aboriginal community.

You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the health centre, support and mentor clinical staff, promote clinical excellence and ensure the delivery of comprehensive primary healthcare services that meet community needs.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive continuous quality improvement, workforce development and service improvement while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.

This role offers exceptional clinical variety and the opportunity to utilise your advanced assessment, decision-making and leadership skills while supporting your team to manage a broad range of presentations in a remote setting.

The Organisation

You will be joining a highly respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Yolŋu people across East Arnhem Land.

The organisation delivers comprehensive, culturally appropriate primary healthcare services across remote communities, with a strong focus on community-led care, prevention, chronic disease management and improving long-term health outcomes.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team and work alongside passionate healthcare professionals who are committed to providing high-quality healthcare and strengthening community health outcomes.

Essential Criteria
  • Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Previous Health Centre Manager or Team Leader experience
  • Minimum 5 years' post-registration nursing experience with advanced clinical skills relevant to remote practice
  • Current REC, MEC, ALS and NT iSTAT certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current manual driver's licence
  • Ability and willingness to travel by small charter aircraft and operate a 4WD vehicle
  • Full Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Australian Working Visa or New Zealand Citizenship)
How to Apply: Please click 'Apply Now'. For further information, or to receive a copy of the job description, submit your CV (in word format) to [email protected] and a consultant will be in touch within 24 hours.

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

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