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Mala’la is looking for a general practitioner to join the team at the Manayingkarírra Primary Health Care Centre to provide high quality primary health care services to the residents of Maningrida and the surrounding outstations. 

About us

The Primary Health Care Centre transitioned to Aboriginal Community Control in February 2021. As an integral member of the team you will have the opportunity to work in a program-based service delivery model, working with teams to support client care in various portfolios such as Chronic Conditions, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Healthy Under 5s, Women’s, Men’s, Children’s, and Mental Health programs.  We also provide Acute & Emergency Care during clinic hours and a nurse-run 24 hour on-call response. 

Regular Allied Health visits include physiotherapy, speech pathology, diabetes educator, dental, optometry, podiatry and audiology.  We are one of few remote clinics that has an on-site pharmacist and we host a large number of visiting specialist services, specialist telehealth and case conferencing.  

Day to day, you will provide primary medical services and will work closely with a dedicated and supportive team of nurses, Aboriginal workforce and the wider community to support improved health outcomes, incorporating holistic and culturally respectful care. 

What we offer

We are offering flexible working arrangements to suit you and pride ourselves in providing a supportive environment with the wellbeing and comfort of our staff a top priority. 

You’ll be rewarded with

• Annual full-time salary package: $340,000 plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options
• Base Salary range: $201,131 to $219,123 (depending on experience)
• Attraction Allowance of $41,948 (a one-off payment only in the first year of employment and paid fortnightly)
• Annual Retention Allowance:  $41,948 (paid at the completion of each 12 months of service)
• Medicare Incentive payment: 50% of fees generated up to a maximum of $50,000 per annum. Payment will be made once a minimum of $200,000 has been generated in Medicare fees in a given financial year. A further 50% of fees generated up to a maximum of $50,000 per annum will be paid should $400,000 in Medicare be generated. This means there is a potential to earn up to a maximum of $100,000 in Medicare incentive payments within a financial year
• Professional Development: 10 days per year
• Salary Sacrifice: up to the grossed-up cap of $30,000 as per ATO guidelines
• Employer Superannuation contribution up to the salary level of the maximum contribution as per ATO taxation guidelines
• Relocation / repatriation expenses will be provided where applicable
• Annual Travel Allowance: $4,000 (this would not apply should a FIFO arrangement be negotiated)
• Vehicle provided – this is to be used for program service delivery during the day 
• Accommodation provided, including utilities
• Recreation leave: six weeks per year plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal leave: 10 days per year

About Maningrida

Located 500km east of Darwin on the West Arnhem Land coast, the community sits on the lands of the Kunibídji people and is one of the largest remote communities in Australia, with more than 13 Aboriginal languages spoken locally. 

The community is serviced by a school (preschool to year 12), creche, post office, multiple supermarkets and food outlets, service station, swimming pool, art centre and commercial flights operate twice daily into Darwin. In the dry season, a four-hour drive on unsealed road will get you to some of Kakadu National Park’s magnificent attractions for an enjoyable weekend getaway. Whether you are looking for a quieter life away from the hustle and bustle of town or enjoy a more adventurous lifestyle, Maningrida has you covered. 

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have specialist AHPRA registration and a fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM and bring with you a wealth of post graduate clinical experience. You are committed to Aboriginal Primary Health Care, particularly linked to ‘Closing the Gap’ initiatives and won’t shy away from an opportunity to travel by road or light airplane when required to bring health care to the those living out on homelands. 

If you are interested in this unique and rewarding opportunity, why not explore further by viewing the full position description here or simply apply now! For further information, please contact Ray Matthews, Chief Executive Officer on 08 8979 5772 or via email at Ray.matthews@malala.com.au

How to apply?

Applications to be forwarded to Ray Matthews, Chief Executive Officer. Email: Ray.Matthews@malala.com.au 

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Casual Remote Area Nurses (RANs) – Acute, Chronic, Child Health

Mala’la Health Service is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN), you will provide high quality, evidence-based care; education for assigned health programs (e.g. Chronic Disease, Child Health, RHD); and participate in routine service delivery of vaccinations to the community through our community outreaches. 

All successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• At least 6-weeks placement in the community

• Competitive casual hourly rate of $77.68 - $86.57

• Short or long-term locum placements

• Flights provided

• Fully subsidised accommodation provided

• Opportunity for on-call and overtime payments

• Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment

• Clinical support, practice development and construction feedback provided during placements

• Access to onsite education

• Flexibility for options of ongoing return contracts

• Ability to plan your year ahead by negotiating dates that work for you

• Work with a committed and passionate team

Direct casual employment with Mala’la reduces the cost of employing individuals through Agencies, so the funds can be redirected back to the staff, health service and the community of Maningrida. Preferential employment is given to direct contact candidates.

About Mala’la

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. 

Essential Requirements

The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.

To apply, please ensure that you have the following:

• Current AHPRA Registration and Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse

• Current Remote Emergency Care Course certificate and/or Advance Life Support certificate

• Current accredited Immunisation certificate (recognised in the NT)

• Remote Pharmacotherapeutic Certificate (or equivalent)

• Manual Driver’s License

• Min 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context, with advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote settings (including the ability to triage, work independently and participate in emergency calls and First Response)

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: hr@malala.com.au 

For more detailed Selection Criteria, please click here to view the full Position Description.

How to apply?

For more information and to apply, please contact Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager. Applications to be forwarded to Lesley.Woolf@malala.com.au

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 2,800 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged Care & Community Services, Family & Community Wellness Services and Drug & Alcohol Services. 

Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. We are currently seeking a RAN with an interest/experience in Chronic Disease.

To be a successful applicant, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate client centred care to the people of Maningrida Community, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the Primary Health Care Programs in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality prevention and treatment
• Provide a culturally safe, competent and comprehensive care
• Develop and maintain a strong referral pathway
• Work with the broader team including external agencies 

Essential Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Min 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context
• Qualifications and experience directly related to the relevant role, preferably in a community setting
• Remote experience with the ability to participate in on-call roster

What’s In It for You?

• Excellent Salary with Salary Sacrifice options
• Permanent and long term locum positions
• Rentention allowance $10k/annum
• Fully subsidised accommodation provided
• Relocation Assistance & Travel Allowance available to eligible candidates
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work with a committed and passionate team

How to apply?

For information about the position and to apply, please contact Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager. Applications to be forwarded to: Lesley.Woolf@malala.com.au

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Applications close: open until position filled.

Mental Health RAN

Mala’la Health Service is seeking an experienced Remote Area Nurse (RAN) to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. To be a successful Mental Health Nurse, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, patient-centred Mental Health Program, and also work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the Mental Health Program in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality prevention and treatment

• Provide a culturally safe, competent and comprehensive care

• Develop and maintain a strong referral pathway

• Work with the broader team including external agencies 

The successful applicant will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Excellent salary N4 level + superannuation

• Fully subsidised accommodation provided

• Opportunity for on-call and overtime payments

• Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment

• Relocation assistance available to eligible candidates

• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

• Travel Allowance $4,000 per annum

• Retention Allowance $10,000 for each 12-months completion

• Work with a committed and passionate team

About Mala’la

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. 

Essential Requirements

The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.

To apply, please ensure that you have the following:

• Current AHPRA Registration and Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse

• Current Remote Emergency Care Course certificate and/or Advance Life Support certificate

• Current accredited Immunisation certificate (recognised in the NT)

• Remote Pharmacotherapeutic Certificate (or equivalent)

• Manual Driver’s License

• Min 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context, with advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote settings (including the ability to triage, work independently and participate in emergency calls and First Response)

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: hr@malala.com.au 

For more detailed Selection Criteria, please click here to view the full Position Description.

How to apply?

For more information and to apply, please contact Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager. Applications to be forwarded to Lesley.Woolf@malala.com.au

RAN - Mental Health PD

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged Care & Community Services, Family & Community Wellness Services and Drug & Alcohol Services.

Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. 

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of $1800,- per day
• Fully subsidised self-contained unit
• Use of vehicle after hours

What’s the role?

The primary purpose of the Rural Medical Practitioner role is to provide primary medical services to the Maningrida community and surrounding outstations, by utilising your rural and remote experience and working collaboratively with other health professionals, to deliver excellent health care to patients.

What will you be doing?

• Providing primary medical services
• Provide public health services using a community development model to enhance health outcomes, improve services and infrastructure
• Providing a holistic approach to health care that includes care planning and case conferencing with patients who have a chronic disease
• Being responsible for the coordination of medical retrieval and patient travel services, which includes tasking Care Flight aircraft and crew
• Be proactive in health promotion

What do you need to apply?

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
• Unrestricted working rights within Australia
• Proven and extensive post graduate clinical experience, including general practice, paediatrics, obstetrics and emergency medicine
• Commitment to Aboriginal Primary Health Care linked to “Closing the Gap” initiatives
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with capacity to create and initiate options/opportunities in program service delivery
• Ability to travel by road or light aircraft as required

What’s it like living in Maningrida?

Maningrida is one of the largest remote towns in the Northern Territory, with a population of around 3,000 residents.

A permanent settlement was established in the late 1940s, originally as a trading post with Aboriginals in the area. Maningrida is the major service centre for the region with a school, health clinic, multiple food outlets, two supermarkets, service station, arts centre, creche and a tarmac airport with commercial flights operating daily to Darwin.

The name Maningrida is an Anglicised version of the Kunibídji name Manayingkarírra, which comes from the phrase Manedjangkarirra, meaning “the place where the Dreaming changed shape.”

If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you.

How to apply?

Applications to be forwarded to 

Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager.

Email: Lesley.woolf@malala.com.au  

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Aged/Disability Care Support Worker.

Mala’la Health Service is seeking an experienced Aged/Disability Care Support Worker to provide personal, physical and emotional support to the Aged Care, NDIS and Community Clients who require assistance with daily tasks and assistance with culturally appropriate activities within the Aged Care Facility and the Maningrida Community. The Mala’la Aged and Community Care Service aims to improve the quality of life for our Aged Care clients and clients with disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support services to Residential and Community Clients as described in their Care Plans

• Provide reliable, timely and flexible services that are person centred and best meet the needs of the individual

• Problem solving issues with the individuals and the Support Worker team

• Ensure any documentation/reporting is completed objectively & in a timely manner

• Work with other team members to identify and address the needs and choices of Residents and Community Clients

NOTE: This is a Maningrida based full-time position. 

The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Maningrida. 

Remote living is not for everyone. Please consider this when applying.

*Applicants must have full working rights in Australia with no restrictions*

Salary & Entitlements

• Salary $73,086 gross per annum plus applicable penalty rates

• 11.5% Superannuation

• Annual salary increments of 3%

• Fully subsidised accommodation provided (i.e. single bedroom with private ensuite and a shared kitchen & laundry facilities)

• Travel Allowance $6,000 per year

• Retention Allowance $2,500 per 12 months of continuous service

• 7 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

• Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment

• Relocation assistance available to eligible candidates

• Access to onsite training & education

• Work with a committed and passionate team

About Mala’la

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. 

Essential Requirements

The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.

To apply, please ensure that you have the following:

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Disability or Community Services

• Experience working in Aged Care and/or Disability sector

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in remote communities

• Current NT Working with Children Clearance OCHRE card & National Police Certificate

• Current manual Driver Licence & First Aid Certificate

• Medication Administration Certificate/experience is desirable

• Strong advocacy and communication skills

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, on a rotating roster

• Ability to work autonomously, or in a team environment and with minimal supervision

• Full working rights in Australia with no restrictions

*Applicants must address the Essential Criteria in writing – no more than 3 pages.

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: hr@malala.com.au 

How to apply?

For more information Click Here and to apply, please contact Aileen Bell, Corporate Services Manager. Applications to be forwarded to hr@malala.com.au  

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003