Maternal Health Team Leader - Registered Midwife - Yarrabah, QueenslandPosition HighlightsCompetitive salary - $128,000 - $131,000 per annumAttractive remuneration packageComprehensive salary sacrifice options designed to reduce tax and increase take home payTravel allowance to help with your daily commuteGenerous leave arrangements includingWork life balanceCultural and organisational orientationProfessional development opportunityStrong and established ACCHS leadershipEmployment TypePermanent - Full Time38 hours per weekPractice InformationThe Practice is a charitable, not for profit, community controlled Indigenous health provider to over 4,000 residents of Yarrabah.
They provide culturally sensitive primary health care services in accordance with the Yarrabah Health Strategic Plan and are a member of both the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) alliance and Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCHO), the Practice 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.Position DescriptionThe position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the 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 Maternal Health Team Leader will manage a team of health professionals and work closely with the Practice Team and community leaders, to implement programs tailored to the unique needs of the Yarrabah community.Key Areas of ResponsibilityProgram CoordinationClinical OversightInteragency collaborationGeneral administrationQuality & riskPerformanceCommunity engagementPosition Requirements – EssentialUnderstanding of and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control, cultural identity, practices and beliefsDemonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesDual registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, and a commitment to complying with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Competencies, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Nurses in AustraliaDemonstrated high level knowledge, expertise and skill in women's health and midwifery nursing relevant to the Queensland guidelines for the practice of midwiferyInterpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills capable of influencing outcomes,



including the ability to communicate effectively within an Indigenous community settingAgreement with and commitment to observing and upholding organisational mission, vision, and values and their application to this positionDesirableExperience working within an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care settingCervical screening and contraceptive implant certificationAwareness of accreditation, regulatory and legislative obligations and requirements relevant to the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) settingPracticalTwo years' experience as a Registered Nurse and MidwifeQueensland Driver's LicenceAbility to maintain a current CPR certificateAfter Hours RequirementsNoAbout YarrabahYarrabah is Australia's largest discrete First Nations community.
The community lies to the east of Cairns.
By road, it is placed about 60 kilometres from Cairns.
It takes about 45 minutes to travel by car from the Yarrabah Community to the Cairns CBD.
Over the years, subsequent state government administrations forcibly relocated aboriginal and some south sea islander peoples from far and wide to Yarrabah.BenefitsFollowing successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.
This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing career development.
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