About the Organisation
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) delivering holistic primary healthcare across East Arnhem Land. Their values are deeply rooted in empowerment, cultural respect, and community wellbeing. They operate in some of Australia's most remote regions, collaborate with and be accountable to Yolngu people to improve health outcomes and community harmony.
The Role
The key focus of this Board-level position is to provide strategic direction to ensure clinical governance systems are future-focused and reform-ready; strengthen Board oversight of clinical risk, safety, and quality outcomes; offer forward-thinking guidance on care model redesign, integrated care pathways, and workforce capability; and position the Board to lead confidently through relevant reforms. This is a governance, non-operational position.
You
A seasoned clinical leader with substantial experience in senior executive and governance roles across Aboriginal/community health services, you are recognised for your capacity to lead in complex, regulated environments and represent the clinical voice at the highest level of decision-making. You experience includes:
* Registered Health Practitioner (e.g. Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional, Psychologist or Medical Practitioner) with current AHPRA registration (where applicable)
* Postgraduate qualification in Health Management, Governance, Risk, or Public Health
* Completion of AICD Company Directors Course or similar (or willingness to undertake)
* Significant years in senior clinical, executive, or Board-level roles
* Demonstrated ability to influence complex organisations and high-stakes decision-making
* Experience designing or embedding enterprise-wide clinical governance systems
* Involvement in sector-wide reform, co-design initiatives, or Royal Commission responses
* Oversight of clinical risk portfolios, performance systems, and consumer feedback channels
Benefits
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact, support Aboriginal community control, and work in a Board role within an organisation where culture, strategy, and service intersect. It will involve approximately four Board meetings a year for which you will receive an attractive remuneration including salary packaging options as part of a not-for-profit organisation. You will also Chair several Clinical Governance Sub-Committee meetings.
You must have Australian permanent residency status to apply for this role.
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