Health Centre Manager (Nurse) – Sunrise Health – Big Rivers

Why Sunrise Health?
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHSAC) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation delivering primary health care across nine communities from six health centres, spanning 45,000 square kilometres in the Big Rivers region of the NT.
Our footprint covers Aboriginal communities set within some of the most untouched, beautiful landscapes in Australia—where locals are welcoming and generous in sharing their culture. Joining Sunrise means being part of a dedicated team making a genuine, lasting difference in remote healthcare.
 

What’s in it for you?
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people while enjoying the benefits of living and working in remote NT communities.
Benefits include:
• 6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave loading
• 15 days personal leave
• Paid study leave and ongoing professional development support
• Generous salary packaging options to maximise take-home pay
• Relocation assistance
• RATA payments
• Supportive leadership team and dedicated colleagues
 

What’s the role?
Are you an experienced health professional and people leader looking to make a meaningful difference in remote Aboriginal communities? As Health Centre Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the health centre while supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally safe, integrated, and high-quality healthcare.
This is a diverse leadership role encompassing clinical service coordination, staff development, pharmacy and consumables, assets and operational management. A key focus will be building the capacity of Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other Indigenous staff to strengthen culturally safe care and improve health outcomes for community.
Working collaboratively with internal teams, external organisations, and community partners, you will help drive initiatives that promote wellbeing, strengthen health systems, and encourage community health action. The role also participates in the emergency call roster and provides support to the team for after-hours needs.
 

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective primary healthcare services.
• Oversee clinical operations, planning, portfolio management, pharmacy, and consumables.
• Manage health centre assets and resources to ensure smooth operations.
• Mentor, support, and train staff to deliver culturally safe healthcare.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve health outcomes.
• Participate in the emergency on-call roster and support after-hours responses.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for both staff and patients
Is this role right for you?
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
• Registration with AHPRA as a General Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Broad experience in comprehensive primary healthcare with advanced clinical skills to work effectively in remote settings.
• A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in comprehensive primary healthcare.
• Commitment to the values of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and respect for Aboriginal culture.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to supervise, mentor, and inspire diverse teams.
• Team leadership experience (minimum 1–2 years).
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues, health inequality drivers, and NT health legislation (desirable).
• Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to achieving positive outcomes.
• Remote healthcare experience (essential requirement for this position).
 

Compliance Requirements (or willingness to obtain):
• National Criminal History Check (non-adverse)
• OCHRE clearance
• Acceptable vaccination status for working with vulnerable people in the NT
• Australian working rights
 

Are you a dedicated or aspiring Health Centre Manager ready to make a real impact on remote Aboriginal communities in the NT?
If you’re ready to make a genuine difference in remote healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au