Job Description
/n Deliver primary health care on Country, build community capacity and make a real difference in East Arnhem Land. /n /n Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (Laynha) is looking for a compassionate, capable and community-minded Nurse Midwife to join our Health Services team. /n /n 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. /n /n If you are an experienced nurse midwife who enjoys work from home, building relationships and working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, we’d love to hear from you. /n /n

About Us
/n For more than 40 years, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation has supported Yolŋu people living across approximately 30 homelands in East Arnhem Land. /n 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. /n /n

About the Role
/n You’ll provide primary health care across the Laynhapuy Homelands, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. /n Your days will be varied and may include: /n /n
- Providing primary health care and coordinating care for clients, including people living with chronic disease. /n
- Responding to accidents and emergencies in accordance with established procedures and protocols. /n
- Supporting child and maternal health, aged care, chronic disease management and other areas based on your skills and interests. /n
- Working within CARPA guidelines, established clinical protocols and medical direction. /n
- Building strong, respectful relationships with Yolŋu clients, families and communities. /n
- Supporting Community Health Workers through mentoring, professional development and capacity building. /n




- Maintaining accurate client records and health information. /n
- Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and accreditation activities. /n
- Developing relationships with external health providers and services to support community health outcomes. /n /n The role involves regular travel to the Homelands, including a minimum of five days and one overnight trip per fortnight. /n /n About You /n You’ll be a qualified and registered nurse and midwife who brings: /n /n
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. /n
- Experience delivering community-based primary health care. /n
- Experience working in remote or cross-cultural settings, or a strong willingness to learn. /n
- Competence in remote accident and emergency procedures. /n
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from non-English-speaking backgrounds. /n
- The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. /n
- Strong record keeping and administrative skills. /n
- A compassionate, respectful and culturally responsive approach to health care. /n
- A current open manual driver’s licence. /n
- Current BLS certification (ALS preferred). /n
- The ability to travel by 4WD and light aircraft and undertake overnight trips in remote locations. /n /n Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Indigenous community setting will be highly regarded. /n /n Why Join Laynha? /n At Laynha, you’ll become part of an organisation committed to supporting Yolŋu people to live healthy, strong lives on Country. /n

We offer
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- The opportunity to work across some of the most unique and culturally rich parts of East Arnhem Land. /n
- Opportunities for professional development and mentoring. /n
- Salary packaging benefits. /n /n 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. /n

📌 Nurse Midwife (Yirrkala)
🏢 Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal
📍 Yirrkala