Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands
Delivering culturally appropriate midwifery support services with the Northern Territory’s largestAboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

- Base Salary: $61,249 - $65,227 (p.a.)
- Total Effective Package: $78,937 - $83,433 (p.a.)*
- Full-Time, 3 Year Maximum Term Contract
- Aboriginal Female Identified Position

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country. Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

- Competitive salaries
- Six (6) weeks' annual leave
- Generous salary packaging
- A strong commitment to Career development
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost

About the role

The Student Midwifery Trainee (SMT)



will work under the direct supervision of a Midwife within a defined scope of practice, to deliver midwifery care in acute or primary health care settings.

The SMT will be supported to complete all essential training requirements, including attendance at face-to-face simulation blocks and clinical placements at Congress clinics and tertiary hospitals as specified by the university Batchelor of Midwifery program.

To be considered for this role:

- You must be a long term local resident of Central Australia
- You must be currently studying, or have been accepted and enrolled, and are about to commence studying a Batchelor of Midwifery program?
- You intend to practice as a midwife in Central Australia after graduating
- Have a passion and commitment to the care and outcomes of Indigenous women

The SMT will assist in the delivery of maternity care to Alukura Maternity Group Practice (AMGP) clients whilst gaining a broad understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Midwife and provision of midwifery care within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service MGP setting.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

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📌 Student Midwifery Trainee (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs