Salary: $145,352 – $151,453 per annum + superannuation
Contact phone: *********
Full time
The Opportunity
This role is focused on delivering culturally safe and high-quality maternity and women's health services to Yolngu women across remote communities in East Arnhem Land.
Working as a Remote Area Nurse/Midwife, the position involves providing antenatal, postnatal, newborn, and women's health care in partnership with Aboriginal health workers, while travelling regularly to outreach communities.
The role also includes clinical leadership, staff education, health promotion, community engagement, and supporting the development of models of care to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.
This role will be a full-time fixed-term position (6 months), from September **** to February ****, within Primary Health Care.
The position will be based in Nhulunbuy or Darwin, supporting all Miwatj clinics.
What we offer
Work for an organisation accountable to Yolnu and led by Community
Opportunity for travel, connection and purpose across East Arnhem Land & the Gove Peninsula
Salary package of $141,119 – $147,041 per annum
Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment
12 Days Personal and 5 Days Compassionate Leave
Professional development and study leave
What you'll do
Deliver remote maternity and women's health services, including antenatal, postnatal, and newborn care
Partner with Aboriginal health workers to provide culturally appropriate care
Conduct regular outreach visits to remote Zone 2 communities
Provide clinical leadership, mentoring,



and education to healthcare staff
Support clinical governance, quality improvement, and policy development
Collaborate with community partners and external stakeholders on health promotion initiatives
Contribute to the development of "Birthing on Country" models of care
Assist with service planning, redesign, and leave coverage across the maternity program
What you'll bring
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with no restrictions
Minimum 5 years' experience as a dual Registered Nurse/Midwife, ideally within remote or Aboriginal health settings
Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills across maternity, women's health, and primary health care
Demonstrated commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and culturally secure care
Understanding of the health and social challenges faced by Yolngu people living in remote communities
Experience delivering primary health care programs and outreach services in remote settings
Proven ability to lead clinical governance, continuous quality improvement, and complex stakeholder projects
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work sensitively with diverse communities
Flexibility and resilience to travel regularly to remote communities by four‐t
All staff must meet Miwatj's Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence before starting, in line with healthcare standards.
Come join a team where your work helps strengthen communities, celebrate culture, and create real impact across East Arnhem Land.
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📌 Maternal & Women'S Health Program Lead (Darwin)
🏢 National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
📍 Darwin