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.
Position Title: | Primary Healthcare Nurse (Full Time) |
Program: | Primary Health Care |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
$89,000 + 11% Super + Sal Sac
POSITION SUMMARY
The PHC Nurse position is responsible for providing a vital link to the work provided by dialysis nurses, practice nurses, chronic disease nurses, GPs, Allied Health professionals and patient support activities, to ensure holistic care is being accessed by Purple House dialysis patients, with a focus on multidisciplinary, chronic disease shared care management and improved access to mainstream primary health care services.
Special conditions:
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
FUNCTIONS
About You
If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now!
Social Enterprise Assistant
Position Title: | Social Enterprise Assistant |
Program: | Social Enterprise Hub |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
$33/hr full-time/part-time, $37.78/hr casual
About the Role
The Social Enterprise Assistant has a key role in site management support for the Social Enterprise Hub. The position is responsible for booking coordination for the Purple Shed and Bush Balms demonstrations, events support and client service, site management support, customer service support, and other aspects of the catering and events business at the Purple House Social Enterprise Hub. Full-time 38hrs/week or Part-time 30.4hrs/week.
Specifically this role will:
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 provide a current (less than 6 months) National Police Check and be able to undertake and hold a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
No Agencies Please
People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Engineer – Biomedical (Dialysis)
Position Title: | Engineer – Biomedical (Dialysis) |
Program: | Operations |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
Full Time
About the Role
Our team has won prizes and grants for its water-treatment technology. We collaborate with universities and solve the technical problems that prevent dialysis patients from returning-to-country. We have ongoing R&D projects in water-conservation, rainwater harvesting, hospital greening, water-chillers, instrumentation, mobile dialysis and palliative care. Our engineers and technicians develop relationships with Aboriginal clients and co-workers, while supporting dialysis technology in the most remote communities in the country.
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.
On-the-job Training
In your role you will have the opportunity to learn from our Engineer and also supervise the technical development of our Engineering trainees in the repair, maintenance and management of:
What you will be doing – Duties include but are not limited to:
About You
Come and help us design and build the next generation of dialysis units for SA, WA and the NT in 2024!
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 provide a current (less than 6 months) National Police Check and be able to undertake and hold a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
No Agencies Please
People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission.
The position will be advertised until filled – else will close 2 December 2023.
Due to requirement to travel in remote communities, we require all employees to have been vaccinated for Covid-19 (3 doses).
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Engineer Trainee – Biomedical Technician
Position Title: | Engineer Trainee – Biomedical Technician |
Program: | Operations |
Location: | Alice Springs NT |
Full Time
About the Role
Our team has won prizes and grants for its water-treatment technology. We collaborate with universities and solve the technical problems that prevent dialysis patients from returning-to-country. We have ongoing R&D projects in water-conservation, rainwater harvesting, hospital greening, water-chillers, instrumentation, mobile dialysis and palliative care. Our engineers and technicians develop relationships with Aboriginal clients and co-workers, while supporting dialysis technology in the most remote communities in the country.
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.
Professional Training
Purple House will sponsor your tuition fees to complete an Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering through EIT. This is an online course to be completed in your own time.
On-the-job Training
Purple House will supervise on-the-job training in repair, maintenance and management of:
What you will be doing
About You
Come and help us design and build the next generation of dialysis units for SA, WA and the NT in 2024!
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 provide a current (less than 6 months) National Police Check and be able to undertake and hold a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
No Agencies Please
People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission.
The position will be advertised until filled – else will close 1 December 2023.
Due to requirement to travel in remote communities, we require all employees to have been vaccinated for Covid-19 (3 doses).
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
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
Bec moved to Alice Springs from Denver, CO, USA in April of 2021 and finally found her perfect fit at Purple House in April 2023.
She has a background in Nursing Education & Human Resources, performing recruitment, payroll, and rostering of educators for a nursing uni. Bec is thrilled about joining the Purple House and looking after all our people.
WDNWPT (Purple House) Enterprise Agreement 10Feb2023 to 10Feb2026.pdf