Clinic Manager

**Clinic Manager - Ampilatwatja Health Centre - Central Australia**:

- Earn base salary a competitive salary of $154,050
- 9 weeks of leave per year (A/L and Remote leave)
- Quarterly return airfares to Australian capital city

**Why Ampilatwatja?**
AHC is a community-controlled health service committed to improving health outcomes in one of Australia's most remote Aboriginal communities. Serving approximately 650 community members and delivering over 14,000 client contacts annually, AHC provides critical services through:

- Clinical Health teams
- Community Health programs
- Corporate Services team

AHC is committed to overcoming the significant health challenges faced by our remote community, working to improve long-term outcomes through strategic leadership and culturally informed care.

**What's in it for you?**
- Earn base salary a competitive salary of $154,050 (plus overtime), superannuation and a host of benefits
- Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of remote leave, and 10 personal/carer's leave days
- Quarterly return airfares to Australian capital city
- Access professional development support and salary packaging options
- Free fully furnished housing (utilities included)

**What's the role?**
As Clinic Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and lead a dedicated clinical team. Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Manage the clinical team including General Practitioners, Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Chronic Disease and Child & Maternal Health Nurses.
- Implement strategies to improve long-term health outcomes in Community
- Provide culturally sensitive healthcare services
- Strengthen community engagement and build sustainable partnerships

**Is the role right for you?**
You are a resilient and compassionate leader with a passion for community health and improving outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities. You thrive in complex environments and lead with confidence, cultural sensitivity, and a strong sense of purpose.
You are adaptable and able to navigate the challenges of working in a remote location. You bring high levels of energy and enthusiasm to your work and foster a positive organisational culture. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to deliver strategic outcomes and operational improvements.

You must hold current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum 5 years experience leading a clinical team.
- Current MEC, REC, ALS and Immunisation accreditation
- Proven leadership experience in remote Aboriginal communities or similar settings
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and building sustainable partnerships
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire your clinical team
- High-level communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to improving health equity and outcomes

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
- Knowledge of compliance standards including AGPAL accreditation
- Experience navigating remote environments; four-wheel drive experience is beneficial

**Pre-Employment Requirements**
- Current unrestricted Australian driving licence
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children NT Ochre Card
- National Police History Check

**Whats it like living in Ampilatwatja**
Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Territory, approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs, this remote community is surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here, the connection to country is deep, and traditional Aboriginal culture remains strong and vibrant. Life in Ampilatwatja moves at a different pace—away from the noise and demands of city living. The natural beauty of the outback is ever-present, offering endless horizons, peaceful surroundings, and a profound sense of place. This is a community where neighbours know each other by name, where cultural events and gatherings bring people together, and where the simplicity of daily life brings clarity and purpose. For families, Ampilatwatja offers a supportive environment with access to a local school and the School of the Air for remote learning. Whether you're exploring the rugged landscapes by four-wheel drive or enjoying quiet moments under vast star-filled skies, Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle of connection, adventure, and simplicity.
- If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you.

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