* We’re one of the leading providers of Indigenous healthcare in Australia.
* Providing primary healthcare in remote East Arnhem Land.
* Competitive salary of $144,820 – 150,615 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
About Miwatj:
Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, we’re committed to securing quality health care services across the East Arnhem and enabling Yolŋu powered community health and wellbeing. Miwatj provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care to over 6,000 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents across 3 East Arnhem wards. With a Head Office in Nhulunbuy, Miwatj also manages a Corporate Office in Darwin, 7 fixed clinics across the East Arnhem region, and dedicated outreach teams who travel to 3 additional locations.
What’s the role?
The Primary & Population Health Centre Manager will provide effective and sustainable management of all Milingimbi Primary and Population Health Centre operations including determining, developing, and implementing strategies to manage gaps and risks associated with all aspects of both operational and clinical services. The manager will support the Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DONM) to implement strategic directions, contemporary models of care and continuous quality improvement activities. This role is responsible for clinical leadership, operations, performance, and continuous quality improvement whilst working within a culturally safe framework.
What’s in it for you?
* Attractive salary ranging from $144,820 to $150,615 per year
* 11.5% superannuation contributions
* Relocation support of up to $10,000 (conditions apply)
* Furnished accommodation provided
* Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment
Is this the right role for you?
* The ideal candidate must have an understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination
* An understanding of the issues faced by Yolngu people living in remote settings; Knowledge and experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
* Demonstrated ability to provide effective high-level leadership, management and organisational skills including a high level of comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure effective clinical and program management
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse/ Health Professional /Practice Manager and in a similar role with a similar community population demographic and service profile.
Vaccination & Immunity Screening
Miwatj Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all workers and users of its healthcare centres. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures, we mandate that all staff abide by our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy (to be supplied to all successful candidates).
Please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria with your resume. Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au