Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (GYHSAC) is seeking a full-time Maternal Health Team Leader.
About us
GYHSAC is the Community controlled Indigenous health provider to over 4000 residents of Yarrabah: Australia's largest First Nations community. Located less than an hours' drive from the Cairns city centre, GYHSAC provides culturally appropriate, autonomous primary health services initiated, planned, and governed by the Community through their elected Aboriginal Board of Directors.
The Position
The position is responsible for leading GYHSACs maternal health services. The role ensures that the Community's pregnant women, new mothers and their families receive comprehensive, culturally appropriate care and support.
The position manages a small team of health professionals including Indigenous Health Workers, and works closely with the GYHSAC Practice Team and community leaders, to implement programs tailored to the unique needs of the Yarrabah community.
Skills and experience
Essential
* Understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control, cultural identity, practices & beliefs
* Demonstrated understanding of the health, social & emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
* Registration as a Midwife & a commitment to complying with the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Competencies, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia
* Demonstrated high-level knowledge, expertise & skill in women's health and midwifery/ nursing relevant to the Queensland guidelines for the practice of midwifery
* Interpersonal, negotiation, & communication skills capable of influencing outcomes, including the ability to communicate effectively within an Indigenous community setting
* Agreement with and commitment to observing and upholding organisational mission, vision, and values and their application to this position
Desirable
* Experience working within an Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare setting
* Cervical screening and contraceptive implant certification
* Awareness of accreditation, regulatory and legislative obligations and requirements relevant to the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) setting
Practical requirements
* Two years' experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife
* Queensland Driver Licence
* Ability to maintain a current CPR certificate
* availability within clinic hours (8:00am - 4:30pm) Monday to Friday
In support of GYHSACs culture of cooperation, productivity and safety, you will be highly motivated to share your knowledge and expertise to support continuous quality improvement in clinical services. In the true spirit of teamwork, you will also be willing and able to contribute to the capability development of your peers, students, graduates, junior nurses, and Health Workers.
This role requires you to have Australian citizenship, or to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand, or to have a valid visa that provides work rights.
Benefits
You will be rewarded with:
* an attractive remuneration package including comprehensive salary-sacrifice options designed to reduce tax and increase take-home pay
* travel allowance to help with your daily commute
* 19-day working month
* generous leave arrangements including 'birthday leave' and additional gazetted 'special holidays' for commemorative purposes
* lifestyle friendly hours that won't interfere with your evenings or weekends
* cultural and organisational orientation
* professional development opportunity
* strong and established ACCHO leadership
GYHSAC recognises and celebrates the diversity of our community, including in cultural backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and experiences. We acknowledge employees who come from different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and non-Indigenous employees including those from linguistically diverse backgrounds, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.
Please provide your resume and covering letter. Applications received after 2 March 2026 may not be considered.
Please email for any questions about the role or selection process. Alternatively, call between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.