• Opportunity to immerse yourself into a Northern Territory remote community
• Bring your skills and knowledge to deliver your best health care
• Join a committed team dedicated to providing better health care outcomes

Rural Workforce Agency NT (RWA NT) are partnering with Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (Miwatj Health) to find a Midwife/Women’s Health Remote Area Nurse to join their passionate team in Milingimbi Northern Territory. 

Miwatj Health is an independent, Aboriginal-controlled health service administered by a Board of Directors representing communities across East Arnhem Land. Miwatj Health values are:

• Compassion care and respect for clients and staff and pride in the results of their work
• Cultural Integrity and safety while recognising cultural and individual differences
• Driven by evidence-based practice
• Accountability and transparency
• Continual capacity building of our organisation and community

To be successful in this role you are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Milingimbi Homelands. You will be able to deliver high quality and culturally appropriate Midwifery and Women’s Health care to antenatal and postnatal clients of the Milingimbi community, as well as provide Women’s Health checks including pap smears and STI screening. 

What You Need To Apply?

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 5 years broad nursing and midwifery experience post registration 
• 3 years working as a Remote Area Nurse experienced working in a Women’s Health program preferred but not essential
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of social determinants of health issues affecting Aboriginal people
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse culture, where English is not their first language
• Capacity to reside in remote communities
• Well Women’s Screening Course
• Advanced Life Support certificate (ALS)
• Remote Emergency Care certificate (REC)
• Current Police Records and NT Working with Children clearances

What Skills Are Desired?

• Knowledge of Yolngu culture and Yolngu language skills
• Completed or working towards relevant postgraduate qualifications
• Current NT recognised Immunisation provider certification (AGV or SA DoH)
• Current Midwifery Emergency certificate (MEC) (for Non-Midwives)
• Midwifery upskilling (MIDUS) (for Midwives only)
• Current Paediatric Emergency Care certificate (PEC.
• Current Pharmacotherapeutics certificate
• Use of Communicare
• Ability to operate a 4x4 wheel drive vehicle

For more detailed information, please contact Barbara for a position description. 

What’s In It For You?

• Excellent salary of $104,257 - $112,005 plus superannuation
• Salary sacrificing of $15,900 p/a
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• On call and remote allowance
• Relocation package to eligible candidates
• Accommodation and vehicle supplied
• Amazing retention bonus after 12 month qualifying period
• Career progression opportunities
• Discover breathtaking landscapes and spectacular views
• Have opportunity to learn about Indigenous history
• Attend the Milingimbi Gattjirrk Cultural Festival
• Visit the Milingimbi Arts Centre to see local Indigenous artist’s work

Are you passionate about the health care that you provide? Would you like to see the difference you make in a person’s life? 

We want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY by clicking the “APPLY NOW” link.

Want to find out more about this opportunity?

Please contact Barbara for more information on 08 8982 1010.