Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia A$99,118 - A$105,185

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 29 Sep 2026

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities. We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate health, aged care and general support services in regional and remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.

The Chronic Disease Care Coordinator is responsible for offering extra support to high-risk patients with Chronic Diseases. The objective is to enhance their access to healthcare services and promote positive health outcomes. This role includes helping patients set goals, identify the necessary health and support services to achieve those goals, navigate the healthcare system, and advocate for their individual needs.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support continuity of culturally safe, holistic and high-quality patient care aligned with Purple House values and strategic goals.
• Work in partnership with patients, families and carers, where appropriate, to identify individual needs, strengths and priorities and develop person-centred, strengths-based care plans aligned with each patient's goals.
• Coordinate care for patients living with multiple and complex chronic conditions, including scheduling of appointments and management of healthcare services.
• Advocate for patients and promote preventive healthcare, screening, health education and supported self-management to assist patients in understanding and managing their health conditions.
• Provide flexible, responsive and accessible care that recognises the circumstances, needs and preferences of individual patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records and use follow-up systems to ensure healthcare needs are addressed in a timely manner, including proactive follow-up of missed appointments and patients at risk of disengaging from care.
• Recognise the impact of social and cultural determinants of health and work closely with the Purple House Malpa team and other relevant services to address barriers to care and support holistic patient goals.
• Deliver care in a culturally safe and trauma-informed manner, including supporting informed consent, appropriate interpreter use, privacy, confidentiality and patient choice.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, professional standards, organisational policies and clinical governance requirements, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, privacy, incident reporting and workplace health and safety.
• Participate in clinical audits, outcome monitoring, service evaluation and continuous quality-improvement activities to strengthen patient care and service delivery.
• Perform other duties within the employee's qualifications, competence, authorised scope of practice and classification level, as reasonably directed.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.
• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.
• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You are considerate and thoughtful in conflict management.
• You're eager to learn and collaborate with your team.
• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)
• You demonstrate a courteous and respectful manner and communicate effectively with all sorts of people.
• You demonstrate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety and Indigenous community control.
• Recent healthcare experience working in chronic disease, case management, and/or indigenous health care, showing competence and confidence in both practical and theoretical aspects of clinical care.

• You have experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and awareness of the issues pertaining to this region.

• Attractive salary with 12% super plus generous salary packaging options
• Permanent full-time opportunity with up to 6 weeks annual leave
• Supportive and values-driven organisation
• Relocation support for eligible applicants
• Interstate and remote travel opportunitiesCompetitive salary under the WDNWPT Aboriginal Corporation EA - Clinical Non-dialysis Level 1 classification

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 29 October 2026.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

CRANAplus Incorporated in the Northern Territory seeks a Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator (Nurse Level 5) to lead the CQI program for Primary Health Care in the East Arnhem region. You will manage clinical safety, quality, and accreditation and provide crucial reports to the PHC Director and executive leadership.

This role involves travel to remote communities by light aircraft or 4WD, and requires an NT manual driver's license.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress seeks a Remote Area Nurse to assess patient needs, administer treatments such as wound care, and promote community health initiatives. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe practices and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

We value nurses who build strong relationships within Aboriginal communities, bring clinical excellence, and embrace remote area work with flexibility and professional growth opportunities.

Salaries starting at $120,451 per annum
$61.77 per hour plus $22 an hour remote allowance.
Effective Salary starts at $189,489 per annum.

• Provide compassionate care and build trust with patients
• Work as part of a team to improve community health
• Gain valuable experience with diverse and complex patient cases
• Change lives, starting with your own

For over 50 years, Congress has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people. Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally appropriate primary healthcare service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remote communities: Amoonguna, Ntaria (and Wallace Rockhole), Santa Teresa, Utju (Areyonga), Imanpa, Yulara and Mutitjulu.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• 3 weeks of additional leave for Remote employees.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary sacrifice available for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

Total effective package includes; base salary, district allowance, remote benefits, superannuation, leave loading and salary packaging options.

As a Remote Area Nurse you will assess patient needs, administer treatments such as wound care, and promote health initiatives. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe practices and contribute to quality improvement efforts. Embrace a pivotal role where your expertise enhances comprehensive patient care and professional development.

We're looking for RANs who can build strong, trusting relationships with both patients and the community. If you have:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a primary care or similar setting
• Commitment to integrating Aboriginal values in practice
• Willingness for, and understanding of, remote area work; and
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and bring exceptional clinical skills, a proactive adaptable attitude, and a genuine respect for diverse patient backgrounds, we want you!

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on or email .

Southern Cross Care in Darwin is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide holistic leadership to care and support teams, delivering person-centred, safe, high-quality services for residents.

You will assess residents' health, develop and maintain care plans, supervise staff, and promote meaningful activities while upholding WHS policies and standards.

We offer the Bee Well program, salary packaging, and a Leadership Program to develop your career in aged care.

ARRCS is seeking a qualified Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) to lead the clinical team at Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care Facility in Mutitjulu, NT. The role is FIFO, permanent, full-time, with an hourly rate of $55.11-$55.37 gross and includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a $5,000 travel allowance annually.

You will mentor staff, manage care plans and medication, and be prepared to cover RN shifts to support operations in a remote community setting.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS NT) seeks a Base Clinical Educator, Aeromedical Emergency and Transport in Darwin to strengthen clinical education across remote RFDS services.

You will work with Doctors, Aeromedical Nurses and Transport Officers to design and deliver education, competency and onboarding programs, including simulation training and ongoing professional development.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with previous remote health experience looking for your next opportunity in remote Northern Territory?

SustainHealth Recruitment is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses for contracts across the East Arnhem Lands, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary health team.

These roles require nurses with a broad clinical skill set who are confident managing a diverse range of presentations within a remote healthcare environment.

• Minimum 3 years' full-time broad-based nursing experience
• At least 12 months of Remote Area Nurses experience
• Advanced Life Support
• Accredited Vaccine Provider with current immunisation competency

Highly Desired:

• REC, MEC & Pharmacotherapeutics

What's on Offer?

• Rates up to $90 for N4 and $96 for N5 (plus generous on call and call out rates)
• Travel and accommodation provided
• Dedicated support throughout your placement

Who are we?

SustainHealth Recruitment partners with healthcare professionals across Australia, connecting experienced nurses with rewarding opportunities in metropolitan, rural and remote communities.

Our team understands that taking on a remote contract is more than just starting a new role. We provide personalised, ongoing support throughout the entire process, from finding the right opportunity and organising your placement, through to supporting you while you're on contract.

We work closely with our nurses to understand their experience, availability and what they're looking for from their next placement, helping make the process as smooth as possible.

Ready for your next remote nursing contract?

SustainHealth Recruitment is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses for contracts across the East Arnhem Lands, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary health team in remote Northern Territory. Minimum 3 years' full-time broad-based nursing experience, at least 12 months of Remote Area Nurses experience, Advanced Life Support, and Accredited Vaccine Provider with current immunisation competency are required.

Highly desired: REC, MEC & Pharmacotherapeutics.

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses or Rural Generalists for contract opportunities across the Northern Territory, including Top End, Barkly, and Central Australia. Flexible 6-12 week locum contracts with ongoing opportunities and Christmas contracts available now.

We arrange travel and accommodation and offer competitive pay with up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible remote nurses.