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Join our team and make a real difference

Why work with us?

Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation works with the Maningrida Community as well as surrounding outstations to improve health and well-being of the people.

Our services include aged care and community services, primary health care, family & community wellness services, NDIS support services, Orange Sky and the Murnun Men's Shed.

Working with us, you will have a real impact in the health and wellbeing of the community. You will be part of a committed team that is passionate about helping people.

You will also have a very fulfilling career in which every day brings a new challenge and you will have the opportunity to progress your career in an environment that rewards success with opportunity.

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in providing a supportive environment with the wellbeing and comfort of our staff a top priority.

In addition to a wonderful lifestyle and a rewarding career, Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation offers an excellent range of employment benefits including:

- Excellent Salary

- 6 weeks of annual leave per annum, plus 17.5% leave loading
- Salary sacrifice options

- Relocation assistance
- Fully subsidised accommodation if based in Maningrida

To view our Enterprise Agreement, click here .

Current vacancies

Clinic Drivers

Mala’la Health Service is currently seeking expressions of interest from community members who may be interested in joining the Clinic’s casual driving pool as Clinic Drivers. This role would involve covering shifts across various hours, including nights, afternoons, and weekends.

The main role of the job is to provide safe and practical transportation for the clients accessing the Clinic services.

You will need to have:

- Current Driver’s License
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check
- Ability to obtain NT Working with Children Clearance OCHRE card
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

What we offer you:

- Base rate of $28.75 per hour + 25% casual loading
- Full job training provided

Please note: This position does NOT come with accommodation

For more information about the position, please contact:
Aileen Bell - Manager, Corporate Services

Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: hr@malala.com.au

Mala’la is looking for a general practitioner to join the team at the Manayingkarírra Primary Health Care Centre to provide high quality primary health care services to the residents of Maningrida and the surrounding outstations.

About us

The Primary Health Care Centre transitioned to Aboriginal Community Control in February 2021. As an integral member of the team you will have the opportunity to work in a program-based service delivery model, working with teams to support client care in various portfolios such as Chronic Conditions, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Healthy Under 5s, Women’s, Men’s, Children’s, and Mental Health programs. We also provide Acute & Emergency Care during clinic hours and a nurse-run 24 hour on-call response.

Regular Allied Health visits include physiotherapy, speech pathology, diabetes educator, dental, optometry, podiatry and audiology. We are one of few remote clinics that has an on-site pharmacist and we host a large number of visiting specialist services, specialist telehealth and case conferencing.

Day to day, you will provide primary medical services and will work closely with a dedicated and supportive team of nurses, Aboriginal workforce and the wider community to support improved health outcomes, incorporating holistic and culturally respectful care.

What we offer

We are offering flexible working arrangements to suit you and pride ourselves in providing a supportive environment with the wellbeing and comfort of our staff a top priority.

You’ll be rewarded with

- Annual full-time salary package: $340,000 plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options
- Base Salary range: $201,131 to $219,123 (depending on experience)
- Attraction Allowance of $41,948 (a one-off payment only in the first year of employment and paid fortnightly)
- Annual Retention Allowance: $41,948 (paid at the completion of each 12 months of service)
- Medicare Incentive payment: 50% of fees generated up to a maximum of $50,000 per annum – payment will be made once a minimum of $200,000 has been generated in Medicare fees in a given financial year. A further 50% of fees generated up to a maximum of $50,000 per annum will be paid should $400,000 in Medicare be generated. This means there is a potential to earn up to a maximum of $100,000 in Medicare incentive payments within a financial year
- Professional Development: 10 days per year
- Salary Sacrifice: up to the grossed‑up cap of $30,000 as per ATO guidelines
- Employer Superannuation contribution up to the salary level of the maximum contribution as per ATO taxation guidelines
- Relocation / repatriation expenses will be provided where applicable
- Annual Travel Allowance: $4,000 (this would not apply should a FIFO arrangement be negotiated)
- Vehicle provided – this is to be used for program service delivery during the day
- Accommodation provided, including utilities
- Recreation leave: six weeks per year plus 17.5% leave loading
- Personal leave: 10 days per year

About Maningrida

Located 500km east of Darwin on the West Arnhem Land coast, the community sits on the lands of the Kunibídji people and is one of the largest remote communities in Australia, with more than 13 Aboriginal languages spoken locally.

The community is serviced by a school (preschool to year 12), creche, post office, multiple supermarkets and food outlets, service station, swimming pool, art centre and commercial flights operate twice daily into Darwin. In the dry season, a four-hour drive on unsealed road will get you to some of Kakadu National Park’s magnificent attractions for an enjoyable weekend getaway. Whether you are looking for a quieter life away from the hustle and bustle of town or enjoy a more adventurous lifestyle, Maningrida has you covered.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have specialist AHPRA registration and a fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM and bring with you a wealth of post graduate clinical experience. You are committed to Aboriginal Primary Health Care, particularly linked to ‘Closing the Gap’ initiatives and won’t shy away from an opportunity to travel by road or light airplane when required to bring health care to those living out on homelands.

If you are interested in this unique and rewarding opportunity, why not explore further by viewing the full position description here or simply apply now For further information, please contact Ray Matthews, Chief Executive Officer on 08 8979 5772 or via email at Ray.matthews@malala.com.au

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Applications close: open until position filled.

RAN - Casual

Casual Remote Area Nurses (RANs) – Acute, Chronic, Child Health

Mala’la Health Service is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN), you will provide high quality, evidence-based care; education for assigned health programs (e.g. Chronic Disease, Child Health, RHD); and participate in routine service delivery of vaccinations to the community through our community outreaches.

All successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:

- At least 6-weeks placement in the community
- Competitive casual hourly rate of $77.68 - $86.57
- Short or long-term locum placements
- Flights provided
- Fully subsidised accommodation provided
- Opportunity for on-call and overtime payments
- Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
- Clinical support, practice development and construction feedback provided during placements
- Access to onsite education
- Flexibility for options of ongoing return contracts
- Ability to plan your year ahead by negotiating dates that work for you
- Work with a committed and passionate team

Direct casual employment with Mala’la reduces the cost of employing individuals through Agencies, so the funds can be redirected back to the staff, health service and the community of Maningrida. Preferential employment is given to direct contact candidates.

About Mala’la

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model.

The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.

RAN - Chronic disease

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 2,800 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged Care & Community Services, Family & Community Wellness Services and Drug & Alcohol Services.

Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. We are currently seeking a RAN with an interest/experience in Chronic Disease.

To be a successful applicant, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate client centred care to the people of Maningrida Community, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.

Key Responsibilities

- Work within the Primary Health Care Programs in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality prevention and treatment
- Provide a culturally safe, competent and comprehensive care
- Develop and maintain a strong referral pathway
- Work with the broader team including external agencies
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Min 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context
- Qualifications and experience directly related to the relevant role, preferably in a community setting
- Remote experience with the ability to participate in on-call roster

What’s In It for You

- Excellent Salary with Salary Sacrifice options
- Permanent and long term locum positions
- Fully subsidised accommodation provided
- Relocation Assistance & Travel Allowance available to eligible candidates
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Work with a committed and passionate team

How to apply

For information about the position and to apply, please contact Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager. Applications to be forwarded to Lesley.Woolf@malala.com.au

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Applications close: open until position filled.

RAN - Mental health

Mental Health RAN

Mala’la Health Service is seeking an experienced Remote Area Nurse (RAN) to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. To be a successful Mental Health Nurse, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, patient-centred Mental Health Program, and also work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.

Key Responsibilities

- Work within the Mental Health Program in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality prevention and treatment
- Provide a culturally safe, competent and comprehensive care
- Develop and maintain a strong referral pathway
- Work with the broader team including external agencies

The successful applicant will have access to a range of benefits, including:

- Excellent salary N4 level + superannuation
- Fully subsidised accommodation provided
- Opportunity for on-call and overtime payments
- Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
- Relocation assistance available to eligible candidates
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Travel Allowance $4,000 per annum
- Retention Allowance $10,000 for each 12-months completion
- Work with a committed and passionate team

About Mala’la

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model.

What’s in it for you

- Salary of $1,800,- per day
- Fully subsidised self-contained unit
- Use of vehicle after hours

What will you be doing

Providing primary medical services, public health services using a community development model to enhance health outcomes, improve services and infrastructure, providing a holistic approach to health care that includes care planning and case conferencing with patients who have a chronic disease, being responsible for the coordination of medical retrieval and patient travel services, which includes tasking Care Flight aircraft and crew.

What do you need to apply

- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
- Unrestricted working rights within Australia
- Proven and extensive post graduate clinical experience, including general practice, paediatrics, obstetrics and emergency medicine
- Commitment to Aboriginal Primary Health Care linked to “Closing the Gap” initiatives
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with capacity to create and initiate options/opportunities in program service delivery
- Ability to travel by road or light aircraft as required

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Clinical Operations Administration Officer

Clinical Operations Administration Officer

Manayingkarirra Primary Health Care Centre

Mala’la Health Service is looking for an experienced person to provide operational support for the smooth functioning of the Health Centre practice.

We are looking for a Clinical Operations Administration Officer to:

- Implement and maintain support systems and processes, including procurement, organisation of staff accommodation and maintenance, and day-to-day support for staff and visiting clinicians.
- Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues with the Clinical Operations Coordinator and the Primary Health Care Manager.

Please note that this position does NOT come with accommodation.

To apply, please ensure that you have the following:

- Proven administration and operational experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and establish systems, processes and procedures
- Competent knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word. Along with working knowledge of Adobe and Canva.
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check
- Current NT Working with Children Clearance OCHRE card

What’s in It for You

- Salary $67,105 gross/annum + Superannuation
- 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Annual salary increments of 3%
- Travel Allowance of $3,000 per year
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
- Full training provided to the successful candidate
- Relocation Assistance available to eligible candidates
- Access to onsite education
- Work with a committed and passionate team

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: hr@malala.com.au

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please contact Aileen Bell, Corporate Services Manager. Applications to be forwarded to hr@malala.com.au

Applications closing date: 15th June 2025

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

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