Clinic Manager- Darwin

• Position Type: Fixed Term until 01 August 2027

• Location: Darwin Clinic - 32-34 Knuckey Street Darwin NT 0800

• Salary Range: $129,635-$135,077 (Nurse (RN) - Registered 5.1 – 5.2) | $126,491- $134,765 (Admin) 8.1 – 8.4)

• Application Closing Date: 06 October 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

Danila Dilba Health Services is seeking a motivated and reliable Clinic Manager to join the Darwin Clinic. This is a great opportunity to step into a well-established role within a supportive environment.

This position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of quality, culturally sensitive, comprehensive primary health care clinical service programs at the Darwin Health Clinic aimed at improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents of the greater Darwin region. The position is also the second on call for after hour’s issues.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Clinical Care & Operations.

• Supervise operational and clinical services, staff and intervene when required to ensure appropriate rostering of staff, client workflow management, compliance with agreed service levels and national health accreditation standards so performance targets are met and exceeded wherever possible.
• Assist GPs and other clinical staff as required including visiting health professionals and specialists.
• Coordinate external clinical requests as required for clients not eligible for Care Coordination services.
• Ensure data, reporting and compliance obligations for services are met.
• Implement relevant policies and procedures to ensure clinical and legal compliance.
• Manage budget / expenditure within delegation.
• Monitor and ensure maintenance of clinical stock and clinical equipment including cold chain management.

DDHS Expectations:

• In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and strengthening our Clinical Services, driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of their team or work unit to meet the organisation’s objectives.

• Be aware of the requirements of the DDHS’s risk management framework; identifying, assessing, managing, and escalating risks; and exercising a duty of care.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Qualification as Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner and Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proven clinical competence in a clinical practice environment.
• Demonstrated years of experience in similar field.
• Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions and relevant management strategies.
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.
• Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
• High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially in the use of client information systems or similar.

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualifications in community services, health, social science, project management or other relevant areas

What we offer

• 6 weeks of annual leave.
• 5 days paid leave during the end-of-year shutdown (in addition to annual leave).
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, plus more.

About us

Danila Dilba Health Service is a community-controlled Aboriginal health organisation that has been providing high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare services to the people of Darwin and the surrounding region for over 30 years. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of our community, and we are committed to delivering accessible, inclusive, and responsive healthcare services.

If you're ready to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Clinic Manager role with Danila Dilba Health Service.

For further information, please contact- Corinne Swan| Title: A/ Executive Manager - Integrated Clinical Services | (08) 8942-5400 8942-5400).

Please access the Position Description on our website: https://ddhs.org.au/careers-2/