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Full time

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to contribute to Yolnu self‑determination and health equity
- Work within a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation
- Unique cultural, professional and lifestyle experience in East Arnhem Land
- Relocation provided
- 5-Weeks Annual Leave + 1-week additional leave
- Ability to Salary Package

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CNMO provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing, midwifery and Aboriginal Health Practitioner services across all primary health care clinics.

You will lead a large, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring robust clinical governance, workforce capability, financial sustainability and continuous quality improvement all grounded in Aboriginal community control and culturally safe models of care.

This role plays a critical part in delivering Miwatj Health’s 2024–2033 Strategic Plan and strengthening a Yolnu‑led approach to primary health care and chronic disease management.

About You

You are a senior clinical leader with a strong commitment to Aboriginal community control and culturally safe care. You bring strategic insight, operational discipline and the ability to lead change in complex health environments.

You will have:





- Extensive senior leadership experience in nursing, midwifery and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner services
- Demonstrated experience in rural and/or remote health settings
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal community‑controlled health and cultural safety
- Proven experience leading change, service improvement and workforce development
- High‑level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing clinical risk, quality systems and accreditation

Qualifications & Requirements

- Current relevant registration(s) with AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualifications in management, primary health care or a clinical specialty (highly desirable)
- NT Manual Driver’s Licence (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to travel regularly to remote communities, including by light aircraft
- Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Check

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Miwatj Health is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in line with national healthcare standards. All employees are required to comply with our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence prior to commencement.

📌 Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 NACCHO
📍 Northern Territory