Health Centre Coordinator or Manager - Kutjungka Region
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
- Broome, WA
- $130,221 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Incredible opportunity to lead clinical care in a respected Aboriginal community-controlled health service in the stunning Kimberley region
- Health Centre Coordinator – Base starting from $130,000 PLUS Super!
- Health Centre Manager – Base starting from $138,000 PLUS Super!
- Both roles include 25% availability allowance, retention bonus, airfares, free accommodation, and more!
- Enjoy a 6-week-on, 3-weeks-off FIFO lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in remote Aboriginal communities
who love leading on the ground and supporting day-to-day care, and who are ready to step into a broader leadership role across our vibrant, remote clinicsThis is your chance to bring your experience to a place where healthcare is more than a job. Both roles are on a 6-week-on, 3-weeks-off FIFO rotation. We’ll provide accommodation while you're in the community, and give you time and space to recharge between swings.You'll join a friendly, multidisciplinary team that delivers culturally secure primary health care to remote Aboriginal communities, while surrounded by one of Australia's most spectacular landscapes.You can view the full position description by clicking on the title of each role (above)So, what will you be doing?The Health Centre Coordinator supports daily operations by managing staff allocation, patient flow, equipment checks, and team communication. In the Manager’s absence, the role extends to broader leadership responsibilities, including budgets, meetings, and workforce coordination. When the Manager is present, the Coordinator focuses more on patient care while assisting with service delivery, reporting, and staff support, ensuring continuity and culturally safe, responsive services. The Health Centre Manager oversees daily operations and delivery of primary health care, leading a multidisciplinary team while managing budgets, workforce needs, and quality standards. The role combines management with clinical care, including on-call duties and emergency services. Working with community stakeholders, the Manager drives quality improvement, workforce development, and culturally safe care to ensure services meet local health priorities.Please note: The Health Centre Coordinator will also step into the Acting Health Centre Manager role during periods of leave, giving you the chance to build leadership experience.Who are we looking for?If you're a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with AHPRA registration and demonstrated experience working in remote or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, we want to hear from you.We’re after people who are:
- Comfortable juggling clinical care with team support and operational leadership
- Passionate about delivering culturally safe, holistic care
- Qualified with REC, ALS, or Immunisation Provider WA credentials
- Strong communicators who can build great relationships in community settings
- Confident navigating the world of rosters, reporting, and health planning
- Happy to travel via 4WD and light aircraft (don't worry - we’ll train you if needed!)
- A post-grad qualification in health management (especially helpful if you're applying for the Manager role)
- Experience using MMEx or similar electronic patient record systems
- Emergency care credentials like Triage Emergency Care
- 25% availability allowance on top of base salary
- District allowance: $2,740 per annum
- Isolation airfares: $2,000
- Retention allowance of $10,000 after 2 years of continuous service (and every 12 months thereafter)
- Annual airfare subsidy of $1,285 after 12 months of service
- Accommodation provided while in the community
- Enjoy Salary Packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax-free each year, PLUS an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- FIFO rotation: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off (2 weeks isolation leave + 1 week annual leave per swing)
- Reimbursement for 4WD training if not already held
- Support for professional development and cultural learning
- The opportunity to make a real difference every single day
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