About Us

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

The PHCOM role is responsible for the operational and associated administrative management of Wurli Clinics and associated programs to ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and culturally appropriate health care services to our clients. This position is accountable for all Clinical Operations as well as Leadership support to Clinic / Program Coordinators. The scope of this position also includes human resource management, health service continuous quality assurance and delivery, workplace health and safety and corporate identity. The PHCOM role integrates, coordinates and collaborates closely with the roles of the Senior Medical Officer and the Primary Health Care Systems Manager. Together these managers form the Primary Health Leadership Team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications / Prerequisites: Essential Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical) / Diploma of Practice Management, Diploma in Business Management.
• AHPRA Registration (current).
• National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance.
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License. Experience: Essential
• Minimum of 10 years of broad clinical experience.
• Previous experience in a clinical leadership or operational/practice management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian health care standards and legislative frameworks. Experience: Desirable
• Previous senior leadership role in a community-controlled organisation with a clear understanding of the obligation

Please ensure your application includes:

• Current resume of curriculum vitae (cv)
• A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience and competencies)

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact a member of our Human Resources Team on (08) 8985 0000.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage