At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead nursing and midwifery services, ensuring quality care in Aboriginal health.
- Company: Respected Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation in East Arnhem Land.
- Benefits: Relocation support, 5 weeks annual leave plus 1 week additional leave, salary packaging.
- Other info: Opportunity for unique lifestyle experiences and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health equity and community self-determination.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in nursing or midwifery, strong commitment to cultural safety.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Contact phone: 0879029956
Full time
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to contribute to Yolnu self‑determination and health equity
- Work within a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation
- Unique cultural, professional and lifestyle experience in East Arnhem Land
- Relocation provided
- 5-Weeks Annual Leave + 1-week additional leave
- Ability to Salary Package
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CNMO provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing, midwifery and Aboriginal Health Practitioner services across all primary health care clinics. You will lead a large, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring strong clinical governance, workforce capability, financial sustainability and continuous quality improvement all grounded in Aboriginal community control and culturally safe models of care. This role plays a critical part in delivering Miwatj Health’s 2024–2033 Strategic Plan and strengthening a Yolnu‑led approach to primary health care and chronic disease management.
About You
You are a senior clinical leader with a strong commitment to Aboriginal community control and culturally safe care. You bring strategic insight, operational discipline and the ability to lead change in complex health environments.
You will have:
- Extensive senior leadership experience in nursing, midwifery and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner services
- Demonstrated experience in rural and/or remote health settings
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal community‑controlled health and cultural safety
- Proven experience leading change, service improvement and workforce development
- High‑level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing clinical risk, quality systems and accreditation
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current relevant registration(s) with AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualifications in management, primary health care or a clinical specialty (highly desirable)
- NT Manual Driver’s Licence (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to travel regularly to remote communities, including by light aircraft
- Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Check
- 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.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer employer: NACCHO
NACCHO is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through meaningful work. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive and inclusive work culture, and the chance to make a tangible impact in mental health and suicide prevention, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles. Located at the heart of community health initiatives, NACCHO fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about social change.
