Executive Director – People, Culture & Safety

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) delivering holistic primary healthcare across East Arnhem Land. Their values are deeply rooted in empowerment, cultural respect, and community wellbeing and operate in some of Australia's most remote regions, collaborating closely with Yolngu people to improve health outcomes and community harmony.

This executive management position provides high-level strategic oversight of Miwatj Health’s human resource function with a focus on developing strategy, policy and systems that facilitate the organisation’s people to deliver on the overarching strategic plan; integrating Miwatj’s unique culture and values into daily operations and performance metrics, ensuring accountability at all levels; developing a high performance HR team; and, embedding a focus on the organisation’s overall safety objectives and compliance with statutory and legal requirements and standards, to protect the safety and wellbeing of all employees as well as the interests of the organisation.

The role is in Darwin with regular travel to East Arnhem Land.

Key Skills & Experience

- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources and ideally additional qualifications in safety
- A background in developing and implementing HR strategy
- Demonstrable experience in building,



mentoring and leading a team in a culturally sensitive environment
- Understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to fostering respectful and culturally safe workplaces
- The capability to navigate the complexities of working in remote settings
- Commitment to self-development as well that of others
- Proven ability to drive leadership capability
- Solid safety focus with experience in implementing safety policies, procedures
- Ability to travel across East Arnhem Land (including travel in a light aircraft) and a current manual driver’s licence.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact, support Aboriginal community control, and work in a leadership role where culture, strategy, and service intersect. A comprehensive salary package is on offer, depending on experience, plus superannuation. Standard FBT exemption limits apply. This position receives 6 weeks’ annual leave as well as a 1-week Christmas shut down. Generous personal development support is also provided. You'll work in a role that values integrity, initiative, and influence while enjoying a meaningful connection to country. Miwatj Health offers an inclusive and community-centred workplace with strong values and connection to country and culture.

You must have Australian permanent residency status to apply for this role.

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📌 Executive Director – People, Culture & Safety (Darwin)
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