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Clinical Operations Manager - Aboriginal Health

Curis Recruitment
Darwin Full-day Full-time

Description:

Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in the Northern Territory to find a Clinical Operations Manager to join their team.
This role offers the chance to lead health centre operations across multiple communities in the Katherine region, supporting Health Centre Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally safe, high-quality primary health care.
The Role:
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across remote health centres, ensuring safe and effective clinical care.
  • Support Health Centre Managers in staffing, rostering, performance management, and service planning.
  • Drive Continuous Quality Improvement and maintain accreditation (RACGP & ISO:9001).
  • Promote culturally safe care, empowering Aboriginal Health Practitioners as key providers.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic and operational goals.
Perks & Benefits:
  • Base salary: $135,000 + 12% superannuation
  • Relocation support up to $4,500 + access to $7,000 NT PHN relocation grant
  • 6 weeks’ annual leave + salary packaging to maximise take-home pay
  • Professional development opportunities and leadership support
About You:
  • Registered with AHPRA as a General Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner (essential)
  • Postgraduate qualification or strong experience in Public Health, Primary Health Care, Leadership, or Management (preferred)
  • Proven experience in remote or regional primary health care , ideally with a demonstrated understanding of challenges in these settings
  • Strong leadership and operational management skills , including managing human, financial, and physical resources in a health centre
  • Experience with performance management, staff supervision, and professional development in clinical teams
  • Solid knowledge of clinical governance, accreditation standards (RACGP, ISO 9001), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes
Why You'll Love It:
Based in Katherine, this role combines meaningful work with the opportunity to experience the Northern Territory's natural beauty and cultural richness. You’ll enjoy a supportive organisation with a strong commitment to improving Aboriginal health outcomes while living in a region with an unmatched sense of community.
To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please call 02 9188 3989 or email isobel@curis.com.au and I will be in touch within 24 hours.
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this 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 $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
31 Jul 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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