Job Description
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Deliver primary health care on Country, build community capacity and make a real difference in East Arnhem Land.
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Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (Laynha) is looking for a compassionate, capable and community-minded
Nurse Midwife
to join our Health Services team.
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This is an opportunity to step away from a traditional clinical setting and work alongside Yolŋu communities across the Laynhapuy Homelands, delivering culturally appropriate primary health care and supporting people to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
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If you are an experienced nurse midwife who enjoys remote work, building relationships and working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.
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About Us
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For more than 40 years, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation has supported Yolŋu people living across approximately 30 homelands in East Arnhem Land.
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Our Health Services team delivers primary health care across the Homelands, working alongside Community Health Workers and other health professionals to support the health and wellbeing of Yolŋu on Country.
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About the Role
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You'll provide primary health care across the Laynhapuy Homelands, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Your days will be varied and may include:
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Providing primary health care and coordinating care for clients, including people living with chronic disease.
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Responding to accidents and emergencies in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
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Supporting child and maternal health, aged care, chronic disease management and other areas based on your skills and interests.
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Working within CARPA guidelines, established clinical protocols and medical direction.
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Building strong, respectful relationships with Yolŋu clients, families and communities.
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Supporting Community Health Workers through mentoring, professional development and capacity building.




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Maintaining accurate client records and health information.
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Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and accreditation activities.
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Developing relationships with external health providers and services to support community health outcomes.
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The role involves regular travel to the Homelands, including a
minimum of five days and one overnight trip per fortnight
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About You
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You'll be a qualified and registered nurse and midwife who brings:
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
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Experience delivering community-based primary health care.
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Experience working in remote or cross-cultural settings, or a strong willingness to learn.
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Competence in remote accident and emergency procedures.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
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The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
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Strong record keeping and administrative skills.
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A compassionate, respectful and culturally responsive approach to health care.
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A current open manual driver's licence.
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Current BLS certification (ALS preferred).
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The ability to travel by 4WD and light aircraft and undertake overnight trips in remote locations.
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Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Indigenous community setting will be highly regarded.
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Why Join Laynha?
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At Laynha, you'll become part of an organisation committed to supporting Yolŋu people to live healthy, solid lives on Country.
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We offer:
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The opportunity to work across some of the most unique and culturally rich parts of East Arnhem Land.
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Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
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Salary packaging benefits.
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If you're looking for a role where your clinical skills, cultural respect and commitment to community can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Nurse Midwife (Australia)
🏢 Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal
📍 Australia