Remote Area Nurse - FIFO

Deliver meaningful health outcomes in one of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities 

• $71.21/hr (permanent), plus super and on-call/overtime payments  
• Recurring Swing Roster – six weeks on followed by two weeks paid leave 
• Return airfare to Australian capital city each Swing period
• Free, modern furnished housing with Wi-Fi 
• Access $10,000 NTPHN grant to support your move to the NT 

About Ampilatwatja Health Centre 

Ampilatwatja Health Centre (AHC) is a community-controlled health service located in the Northern Territory, approximately 350km northeast of Alice Springs. Serving the community of Ampilatwatja and two nearby outstations, AHC delivers holistic, culturally respectful care to over 650 residents. The Centre operates under strong governance from local traditional owners, with an experienced clinical team comprising General Practitioners, Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and support staff. AHC is deeply committed to improving long-term health outcomes and offers a rare opportunity to work on the country in an environment where your clinical skills and cultural sensitivity directly contribute to stronger, healthier communities. 

About the Opportunity 

We're looking for Remote Area Nurses to join our multidisciplinary team based in Ampilatwatja, NT. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hr week), with participation in a rotating on-call roster outside clinic hours. 

New to remote?  We encourage clinicians with minimum 5 years ED experience to consider a career in remote nursing.  We will provide opportunities for upskilling.

Based primarily in our community clinic, you'll also provide regular outreach to two nearby outstations (~40km away), with occasional school and home visits. This role requires a high degree of clinical responsibility, allowing you to utilise your full skill set across emergency response, chronic disease management, and remote outreach.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering high-quality primary care, emergency support, and chronic disease management 
• Participating in outreach services and community health promotion 
• Responding to after-hours calls while on roster, including urgent assessments and emergency care
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to infection control standards 
• Collaborating with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs, and allied health staff to ensure patient-centred outcomes 
• Contributing to a culturally safe and inclusive care model 

To read the full position description, please click here.

This isn’t just another clinic role. You’ll take the lead in providing care in our community clinic and through outreach to remote outstations, with real autonomy and the chance to make decisions that directly shape community health outcomes.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will need to hold current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and have a minimum of five years’ post-graduate experience and preferably 12 months’ experience in a busy, metropolitan or regional Emergency Department.

You will also need to demonstrate: 

• A strong understanding of Aboriginal health, chronic disease management, and culturally safe care 
• Familiarity with Communicare or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• The ability to work with an extended scope of practice and a high level of autonomy 

In addition, you must hold the following licences/certifications: 

• A current Australian Manual Driver’s Licence (and the confidence to drive a manual 4WD on unsealed roads)
• a current Ochre Card (NT working with children check)
• ALS (Advanced Life Support) 
• Immunisation certification (AGV) 
• IV competency

The following qualifications and certifications will be highly regarded:

• Triage competency using the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS)
• iStat and QAAMS pharmacotherapy, and Paediatric Emergency Care qualifications 
• REC (Remote Emergency Care) and MEC (Maternity Emergency Care) certifications 
• Familiarity with Communicare or similar electronic medical record (EMR) system

For full position description, click here

Key Benefits 

Earn a base salary of $138,859.50 per year (equivalent to $71.21/hour for 37.5 hr week), plus super, on-call and overtime entitlements, and a range of additional benefits including:

• Free, fully furnished accommodation with Wi-Fi. (Private housing - subject to operational availability)
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via CBB to maximise your take-home pay 
• Recurring Swing Leave roster of six weeks on followed by two weeks paid leave (equivalent of 13 weeks paid leave per annum)
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 via NT PHN (for permanent engagements - subject to eligibility) 
• Access to professional development support 

Life in Ampilatwatja 

Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Territory, approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs, this remote community is surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here, the connection to country is deep, and traditional Aboriginal culture remains strong and vibrant. Life in Ampilatwatja moves at a different pace—away from the noise and demands of city living. The natural beauty of the outback is ever-present, offering endless horizons, peaceful surroundings, and a profound sense of place. This is a community where neighbours know each other by name, where cultural events and gatherings bring people together, and where the simplicity of daily life brings clarity and purpose.  Whether you’re exploring the rugged landscapes by four-wheel drive or enjoying quiet moments under vast star-filled skies, Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle of connection, adventure, and simplicity. 

If you are ready for a genuine change of pace and a life shaped by community and country, there is nowhere quite like Ampilatwatja. 

Ready to make a real difference? 

If you're a dedicated Nurse seeking purpose, adventure, and the chance to be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW and help build a healthier future in the heart of the Northern Territory. 

Please note: This position is only open to candidates with valid Australian or New Zealand working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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