* One of Australia's largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare
* Registered Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist or Occupational Therapist
* Competitive salary of $121,301 - $140,092 per annum
Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.
Join Miwatj Health as an Allied Health Practitioner – Assessments in this full-time fixed-term role (12–24 months) based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy. In this role, you will work alongside Yolŋu people, families, and community staff to deliver culturally safe clinical, cognitive and functional assessments that support people to understand their strengths, needs and available supports. The role supports individuals to better understand the impact of disability, developmental delay, or health conditions on daily life, and contributes to evidence required for NDIS access, eligibility, and care planning, as well as other health and community services. Working within a multidisciplinary team and alongside Yolŋu staff and interpreters, you will ensure assessments are respectful of Yolŋu culture, language, and decision-making practices. This role also contributes to strengthening local capability, improving service delivery, and supporting positive outcomes for individuals and families, with regular travel by light aircraft to remote communities across East Arnhem Land.
Successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary of $121,301 - $140,092 per annum + 12% superannuation
* Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment
* 5 week (Darwin) / 6 weeks (Nhulunbuy) Annual Leave
* 12 Days Personal and 5 Days Compassionate Leave
* Professional development and study leave
* Study Assistance of up to $1,800
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About Miwatj
Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, we're committed to securing quality health care services across the East Arnhem and enabling Yolŋu powered community health and wellbeing. Miwatj provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care to over 6,000 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents across 3 East Arnhem wards. With a Head Office in Nhulunbuy, Miwatj also manages a Corporate Office in Darwin, 7 fixed clinics across the East Arnhem region, and dedicated outreach teams who travel to 3 additional locations.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and the principles of self-determination, along with an understanding of the social, cultural and health factors affecting Yolŋu people in remote communities. Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist (or Provisionally Registered Psychologist) or Occupational Therapist and have experience conducting clinical, cognitive or functional assessments related to disability. The role requires strong clinical report writing skills, including the ability to clearly translate assessment findings into evidence of functional impacts and support needs, as well as experience using standardised assessment tools and psychometric measures. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and remote settings, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with communities, interpreters and multidisciplinary teams.
To view the full requirements, please click on the Job Description.
Vaccination & Immunity Screening
Miwatj Health is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in line with national healthcare standards. All employees are required to comply with our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence prior to commencement.
For more information, please refer to the attached detailed job description or contact us at 08 8970 5778 or
Application close date: 27 March 2026
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