Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.
Are you a compassionate and experienced Remote Area Midwife looking for a career that makes a real difference? Join Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation and step into a role that goes beyond healthcare, where you'll provide holistic, community-centered care across East Arnhem Land.
As part of our dedicated, multi-disciplinary teams, you will work in partnership with the Aboriginal Health workforce in the Maternal and Women's Health Program to deliver high-quality antenatal and postnatal care to clients across remote communities. Your expertise will help shape healthier futures for families in these communities, while your contributions will extend beyond the clinic walls to empower and support local women and their families.
Why Miwatj Health?
* Build relationships and trust in Yolŋu communities.
* Learn from and collaborate with Indigenous leaders and traditional healers.
* Experience a deep connection to culture and environment while contributing to sustainable health outcomes.
Clinic Locations
* Yirrkala
All successful applicants will have access to a rangeof benefits, including:
* A competitive casual hourly rate of $81.88 – $87.97
* Housing and electricity are fully subsidised, subject to terms and conditions.
* Flights Provided
* Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
* 12% Superannuation
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.
This role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal community. All applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Yolŋu people living in remote settings. To apply, please ensure you have a current Registration and Practicing Certificate as Registered Nurse and/or Midwife through AHPRA; 5 years' experience working in Maternal and Child Health.
Please click on the attached Job Description to review the full list of Essential Requirements.
Vaccination & Immunity Screening
Miwatj Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all workers and users of its healthcare centres. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures, we mandate that all staff abide by our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy (to be supplied to all successful candidates).
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