Join our team in making all our families well
Join the award-winning Purple House team and be part of a unique model of care that places people, culture and country at the centre of all it does.
Purple House is a non-profit Indigenous health service operating from a base in Alice Springs. The Pintupi communities of the Western Desert saw their elders with end stage renal failure forced into town to access services, so they built an organisation that has been getting people home on country by providing culturally appropriate remote dialysis services for two decades.
This innovative organisation has grown to operate permanent units in 19 remote communities, two Purple Trucks and a range of aged care, NDIS, primary health and social support services in Alice Springs and Darwin to provide a home away from home when people need to be in town. We even run a successful bush medicine social enterprise as well!
We’ve got exciting opportunities in remote communities across NT, WA and SA, as well as a diverse roles in our Alice Springs and Darwin bases. Purple House can work with you on your next adventure. We offer a range of flexible employment options and contracts to suit your needs.
Whether you’re considering your first job outside the big city, coming from overseas or are a seasoned remote worker– we would love to hear from you!
We trust our people to do extraordinary work. You will have ownership over work that directly contributes to our success.
Strong leadership with a difference - you’ll work closely with our Pintupi board, award winning CEO and amazing team members. It’s truly #notyouraverageworkplace
Packages to help our people make the most of their income and extra leave to recharge and look after yourself.
Immerse yourself daily in the world’s oldest living culture.
Your skills and experience will have direct impact on patients and families lives.
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion make Purple House a better place to work.
Remote Dialysis Nurse
Position Title: | Nurse (Dialysis) |
Program: | Clinical Services |
Location: | Remote dialysis site or Alice Springs as directed |
About the Role
We’re looking for passionate, caring people to join our team. You will have a unique opportunity to work as a dialysis nurse in one of our remote locations in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.
We have casual and full time roles available and will consider sponsorship for an international candidate.
The role involves:
• Delivering high standard dialysis clinical care in our facilities
• Coordinating the care of patients with complex health needs
• Providing training/education to dialysis patients and their families to encourage well-being and self-care
Your Benefits
• The chance to work “outside of the hospital environment” where you can work independently for a community-run healthcare provider
• Support (leave and financial assistance) for further relevant study
• A competitive remuneration package of $120K-$140K pa including PBI salary packaging
• Flights and transportation to and from your remote location
• Free accommodation, utilities and internet
• 35 days annual leave
• Variety to work in a unit on your own or as part of a team
• An approachable and communicative management team
• An appreciation for who you are and what you bring to the Purple House
About you
• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion and empathy.
• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously.
• You can communicate with all sorts of people.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and country.
• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)
• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.
• You have a minimum two years recent haemodialysis experience.
• You are currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Position Title: | Aboriginal Health Practitioner |
Program: | Primary Health Care Team |
Location: | Alice Springs, NT |
About the role
We’re after a self-motivated and hardworking Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join our Primary Health Care team in Alice Springs.
As an AHP, you are a key member of our Primary Health Care service, which is a small multi-disciplinary team providing culturally appropriate clinical care specifically for dialysis patients and their families.
You will be central to maintaining cultural integrity and advocate strongly for our patients. You will maintain strong connections with external health services that recognise and respond to the social and cultural impacts on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
Some of your day to day responsibilities include:
• Conducting patient assessments, treatment and referrals within scope of practice and in accordance with Primary Health Care Guidelines (CARPA manual)
• Assist in completing annual holistic health screening and chronic disease management plans in collaboration with patient and the GP
• Assist in coordinating internal GP, Allied health and specialist clinics and services for Purple House serviced patients
• Schedule and support patients to attend health care appointments as required.
• Advocate for patients and protect the rights of the individual
• Provide Health promotion and preventative health care advice to all patients
• Collaborate as needed with internal social support, nutrition, aged care/NDIS, care coordination teams.
• Maintain patient records to a high standard, including progress notes, records of communication with or regarding patients, updating medical history and demographic information.
• Plus…lots, lots more!!!
About you
• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion and empathy.
• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.
• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You’re eager to learn and collaborate with your team.
• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)
• You can communicate with all sorts of people.
• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.
• You have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Indigenous chronic disease health care, bringing new ideas to the team.
• You have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• You are currently registered with AHPRA as an ATSI Primary Health Practitioner.
We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Community Medical Practitioner (Casual)
Position Title: | Community Medical Practitioner (Casual) |
Program: | Primary Health Care |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
Wonderful opportunity to provide holistic health care, helping achieve outstanding outcomes for dialysis patients from Central Australian communities.
About the Role
We’re looking for passionate female and male GP’s to join our team to provide holistic and culturally safe health care. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team caring for the health and wellbeing of our dialysis patients and families. You will have an opportunity to build strong relationship, spending quality time with patients.
Some of your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide high quality Primary Health Care Services to patients of all age ranges and health care needs, in keeping with best practice standards
• Respond to acute medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate
• Develop chronic disease management plans with the patients input, in line with national guidelines and pathways
• Provide appropriate health education and promotion to all patients as part of a preventative health care approach.
• Conduct annual holistic health care screening of regular patients to improve health outcomes, enhance care coordination of, and prevent ill health.
• Liaise closely with other members of Primary Health Care team for a collaborative approach in patient care.
• Collaborate closely with specialists and other external stakeholders to provide multidisciplinary approach to health care.
About you
• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.
• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.
• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You are considerate and thoughtful in conflict management.
• You’re eager to learn and collaborate with your team.
• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)
• You can communicate with all sorts of people.
• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.
• You have experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and awareness of the issues pertaining to this region.
Essential
• Medical Practitioner’s Generalist registration with AHPRA
• Fellow of RACG or ACCRM
• Hold Practitioner Indemnity
We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Fleet and Assets Coordinator
Position Title: | Fleet and Assets Coordinator |
Program: | Operations |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
About the Role
The Fleet and Assets Coordinator is responsible for attending to or coordinating the preventative and operational maintenance of Purple House’s real property, facilities/buildings including staff accommodation and support of the vehicle fleet. Ensuring they are secure and fit for purpose and well maintained. With a focus on real property – maintenance and support, a background in trades and property maintenance will be highly regarded.
The role is based in Alice Springs, with travel to remote communities as needed.
A vehicle, tools, accommodation, and travel allowance are provided for remote work.
What you will be doing
About You
How to apply
If you think you have what we’re looking for, apply here on SEEK with your cover letter and resume.
We’d suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.
Applicants must have unrestricted legal rights to work in Australia.
For general enquiries regarding the position contact people@purplehouse.org.au
Successful candidates must be willing to provide a current National Police Check and undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
No Agencies Please
THE POSITION WILL ONLY BE ADVERTISED UNTIL FILLED.
People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
The Chief Health Officer Covid-19 Directions (No.55) 2021 (“the Directions”) made under the Public and Environmental Health Act 2011 applies to workers in the role you are applying for and you will be requested to evidence your current COVID-19 vaccination status.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Finance Officer
Position Title: | Finance Officer |
Program: | Operations (Finance) |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
About the role
As our Finance Officer you will be responsible for providing assistance to the Senior Finance Manager and Finance Manager with junior accounting duties and administrative tasks.
Key responsibilities include accounts payable and receivable, credit card and petty cash reconciliation, payroll and general administration support services.
This is a shared function between two full time employees with each employee being primarily responsible for either Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
About You
If you think you have what we’re looking for, please click ‘apply’ here on SEEK with your cover letter and resume.
We’d suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.
Applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.
For general enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the position description contact people@purplehouse.org.au – Applications for the position will be accepted via SEEK.
Successful candidates must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
No Agencies Please
Will be advertised until filled else applications close 27 February 2023.
People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Occupational Therapist
Position Title: | Occupational Therapist (12mth fixed term contract) |
Program: | Primary Healthcare Team |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
About the Role
This is a 12 month fixed term contract
As a compassionate Occupational Therapist you will have autonomy to provide best practice care, working with people with end-stage renal failure to live a good life. The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate a specialist level of knowledge, collaborating within the multidisciplinary Primary Healthcare team, providing services to clients to promote function, independence, and quality of life.
“Working in such a diverse range of contexts with such a fun and unique team has given me the opportunity to challenge myself to think outside the box and learn new skills. The open-ended possibilities for growth and development as a professional gives me the satisfaction of providing meaningful care to those who need it most.” – Lauren
Your Benefits
About You
How to apply
If you think you have what we’re looking for, apply here on SEEK with your cover letter and resume.
We’d suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.
Applicants must have current unrestricted legal rights to work in Australia.
For general enquiries regarding the position contact people@purplehouse.org.au
Successful candidates must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
No Agencies Please
Applications close 1 February 2023
It is a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
People Experience (HR) Advisor
Position Title: | People Experience (HR) Advisor |
Program: | Operations (HR) |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
About the role
We are looking for a compassionate and self-motivated person to join our growing people team as a People Experience Advisor.
How you will spend your time:
About You
To be successful, you will have;
If you think you have what we’re looking for, please click ‘apply’ here on SEEK with your cover letter and resume.
We’d suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.
Applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.
For initial enquiries regarding the position contact people@purplehouse.org.au
Successful candidates must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
It is a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
No Agencies Please
Applications close 5 February 2023.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Bush Balm Manager (Part Time)
Position Title: | Bush Balm Manager |
Program: | Social Enterprise Hub |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
About the Role
In addition to leading the team and creating a nurturing, safe workspace, you’ll be doing everything from liaising with suppliers and sorting out orders and admin, working in the retail shop or bush balm kitchen, and keeping the Bush Balm house clean and well maintained. The role is Part-time Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays). Standard hours 30.4hrs, may be up to 38hrs per week. $40 to $43 per hour.
The role involves:
About you:
You’ll also be someone who is…
If you think you have what we’re looking for, tell us why by submitting your one-page cover letter and resume here on SEEK.
We suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.
We require all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
For general enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the position description contact people@purplehouse.org.au – Applications for the position will be accepted via SEEK.
Successful candidates must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and be able to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
No Agencies Please
Will be advertised until filled else applications close 27 February 2023.
People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
Genuine occupational requirement exemption s25 Anti-Discrimination Act. Due to the cultural aspects of this role – this is a female identified position.
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Brown AM is the Chief Executive Officer of Purple House, working with its board of Indigenous directors to run the organisation since its inception two decades ago.
Sarah was recognised with an Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List “for significant service to community health, to remote area nursing, and to the Indigenous community”. In 2017 she was Hesta Australia’s Nurse of the Year and in 2018 made the AFR BOSS magazine’s ‘True Leaders’ list.
People Experience Manager
Following a Jawun secondment in 2017 to the central desert, the red dust captured Kerri’s heart and she had the desire to leave the Sydney corporate world of 31yrs, joining Purple House in 2018 as the HR Manager.