Nurse Unit Manager
4 days ago
Nurse Unit Manager
Senior Registered Nurse Level 5, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Full Time Ongoing Vacancy
Package includes:
· Base salary of $125,296 per annum
· Additional commuted allowance at 30% of base salary
· Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary
· District Allowance payable in addition to base salary
· Generous leave entitlements
· Annual return airfares assistance to Perth
· Relocation assistance may be provided if relocating to the Territories
· Subsidised housing and motor vehicle may be provided if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories
The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and suitably qualified professional to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) within the Indian Ocean Territories Health Service (IOTHS) based on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
The IOTHS delivers a primary and acute health care service in two of Australia's most remote and most spectacular settings - Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI). The IOTHS includes a 24 hour eight bed hospital and primary care facility on CI and clinics on Home and West Islands in the CKI. The IOTHS is committed to "Working with our communities to keep us healthy for the whole of our lives".
The key responsibilities of the NUM are to lead and manage the multi-disciplinary IOTHS workforce on CKI in the delivery of high quality evidenced based health services to achieve optimal patient outcomes within a remote and multicultural environment. The NUM plays a key role in the IOTHS leadership team and is responsible the effective use of human, and material resources within a remote and multicultural environment.
Our ideal applicant will bring advanced clinical skills and knowledge, with demonstrated experience in the application and practice of Remote Area Nurse competencies specific to remote clinics. They will also possess well-developed communication, analytical, problem solving and writing skills. Further the applicant will demonstrate a commitment to supporting professional development, improving health outcomes in a remote multi-cultural environment, and have a sound understanding of related service delivery issues.
Previous relevant experience in the development and delivery of health care using primary health principles and primary health care programs, demonstrated management and leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary organisation and a sound understanding of human resources and financial management are also essential.
To be considered, applicants must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to obtain a security clearance at Baseline Vetting Level, hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current valid Class C Driver's Licence transferable to the Indian Ocean Territories. Applicants must also be eligible to obtain a valid Western Australian Working with Children Check and provide proof of vaccination or immunity as required by the IOTHS.
For an application pack outlining how you can apply, please contact the IOTA Human Resources Team at and quote position number
Applications close 4.00pm (Cocos (Keeling) Islands local time) (CCT) (UTC+6.5) Friday 26th September 2025
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