Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 25th Mar 2021
With eight clinics and growing across East Arnhem Land, we’re providing health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents. Our Board of Directors represents communities across the region, ensuring every decision we make helps empower Yolngu people to take control of their lives and direct their own futures.
We share a passion for the rich history of the Yolngu culture and a commitment to ensure that the work we’re doing is instrumental in ensuring self-determination for Indigenous peoples. We’re a people place where going above and beyond is in our nature. We’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering a way to shape Australia’s future. Do you share our passion?
Miwatj Health is pleased to offer this position as a full-time permanent opportunity. Based in our Darwin office you will be working closely with our Aboriginal workforce which is critical to our clients success. You’ll be committed to finding the best way to communicate with our clients and our team in order to provide great care in sometimes uncertain circumstances.
Reporting into the Mental Health Manager your role will be to help improve access to integrated, culturally responsive and safe mental health and drug and alcohol services that holistically meet the social and emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of the population in the Miwatj region.
Core aspects of your role will include:
Whether working with a remote healthcare provider is in your bucket list, or something that is tried and tested, we’d love for you to reach out. East Arnhem Land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a community where the richness of Yolngu culture is in the air you breathe.
A competitive salary of $102,136- $107,328 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) and a comprehensive range of benefits are provided with this full-time position including 5 weeks annual leave and salary sacrificing options.
In order to deliver on our mission, we know that a collaborative, supportive team is critical. We’re looking for people who are committed to not only growing their capability, but willing to step in and support other team members and clients. Whilst knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is helpful, what will really see you thrive in our communities is an open mind, willingness to be exposed to culture, and curiosity. Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:
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For more information please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at: [email protected], using the subject line: Therapeutic Clinician / Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs, and quote reference MHAC450.
Application close date: Once the position is filled.
We’re proud to employ over 116 Yolngu employees and we are always looking to increase that number. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and interested in this role you are encouraged to apply.