Population Health Clinical Lead in Darwin

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Key Information

• Position Type: Full-time, fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Location: Darwin
• Salary Range: $117,721 – $126,473 (RN 4.1-4.3) / $100,624 – $106,783 (AHP 4.3 – 4.3) / $117,554 – $131,657 (P3.1-3.4)
• Application Closing Date: Friday, 06 November 2026

About the Role

The Population Health Clinical Lead will support the strategic and operational work of the DDHS Integrated Clinical Services team, building clinical capacity across priority program areas including Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) health, Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and Health Promotion. A major focus of this position will be leading coordination of one of the clinical capacity building portfolios and supporting the population health team through input and support with other portfolios which may include but are not limited to: chronic hepatitis B (CHB) care, STI/BBV health, Cancer Care, Childhood Vaccinations and RHD.

What You Need to Succeed

• Registered as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Nurse with AHPRA, with proven clinical experience.
• Experienced in clinical practice, community health education, and coordinating or delivering primary health programs.
• Demonstrated skills in quality improvement activities and in providing training or education to clinical staff.
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, able to work effectively with diverse cultural groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of population health principles in Indigenous settings, and high awareness of Aboriginal culture, history, and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Proficient in data improvement, analysis for outcomes measurement, report writing, and maintaining confidentiality.
• High-level computer skills, including Microsoft applications and clinical practice software.
• Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating and participating in interagency forums.

“Relocation support is available through the PHN.” Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Employment with us is subject to:

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

• 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options