Address About Miwatj HealthMiwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) is an independent Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) shaping a stronger future for Yolngu across East Arnhem Land in Australia’s Northern Territory. Established in 1992, Miwatj Health is one of the largest Aboriginal healthcare providers in the country. We provide culturally appropriate, comprehensive healthcare services to over 8,500 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents and are committed to enabling Yolngu-powered community health and wellbeing.
Moving to Australia’s Northern TerritoryAustralia’s Northern Territory (NT) is alive with culture and abundant with unique experiences. From rolling thunderheads and lit up skies in the Wet Season, to spectacular sunsets in the Dry, the scenery is breathtaking. Daily commutes are short (especially in remote communities!), newcomers are welcomed, and opportunities are endless for those who are willing to get in and give it all a go.
YolnguYolngu in the Community Controlled Health sector offers an experience unlike any other. New challenges will arise daily, but if you have strength, resilience, and an open heart, this will be a rewarding and life-changing experience for you.
For those new to Australia, the NT, or remote community work, there are a range of resources available to help you transition. These include information from the Northern Territory Government, and the extremely helpful Bushtel site. Our friendly Recruitment team are also available to assist you with any questions you may have about your career move to this fulfilling region.
As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN) / Midwife you will provide high quality, evidenced-based care; education for assigned health programs (e.g. Chronic Disease, Child Health, RHD); and participate in routine service delivery of vaccinations to the community. Miwatj Health RANs are clinical experts—in this role, you will mentor students and Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs), support AHPs as the primary health carers within the community, and work to build stronger communities together with the wider Miwatj Health team.
RAN / Midwife clinic location options include Galiwin’ku, Gapuwiyak, Milingimbi and Ramingining, Northern Territory, Australia. All successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits found below:
Competitive salary of $119,634 to $128,524 AUD per annum.
Furnished accommodation provided + 100% electricity concession.
Relocation and Repatriation assistance.
Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa AUD plus a further $2,650pa AUD on Meals and Entertainment.
6 Weeks paid annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
11% Superannuation.
Miwatj Annual Leave Travel Assistance up to $2,179.89 AUD gross pa.
Fares Out Leave.
12 Days paid personal leave and 5 days paid compassionate leave.
Professional development and study leave.
Study Assistance up to $1,800 AUD.
Post Graduate Allowance at 2% of Annual Salary.
Full time employees may be eligible for a Retention Bonus starting at $10,000 AUD (subject to meeting the eligibility criteria).
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).
Successful applicants must have a manual drivers license and be New Zealand citizens as Miwatj Health is unable to provide any visa assistance.
To find out more about life at Miwatj Health please visit Miwatj’s TikTok page. For more detailed Selection Criteria, please click to view the full Job Description.
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