Clinical Team Lead - Milingimbi

  • We're one of the leading providers of Indigenous healthcare in Australia.
  • Base salary ranging from $131,739 to $137,268 annually plus superannuation.
  • Providing primary healthcare in remote East Arnhem Land.

Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.

The position aims to provide first line leadership for the multi-disciplinary team working in the Malmaldharra primary health care clinic in relation to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and coordination of service delivery. The position will provide high level advice, leadership and coordination and ensure an integrated approach to the delivery of comprehensive Primary Health Care across all service delivery points within the service.

There are a range of benefits in the role, including:

  • A competitive base salary of $131,739 - $137,268  per annum + 11% Superannuation
  • Fully subsidized housing and electricity
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • 12 days paid personal leave
  • Study Assistance
  • Miwatj Annual Leave Travel Assistance (MALTA) of $2,179.89 gross per annum
  • Retention bonus starting at $10,000 per year (subject to meeting the eligibility criteria)
  • Relocation assistance up to $10,712.00
  • Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment

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.

The Clinical Team Lead will be responsible to lead members of the Clinical team to further develop a collaborative and culturally responsive model that provides support and mentorship for all team members. This role also responsible to utilize clinical and management expertise to lead and co-coordinate the day-to-day clinical operations of Malmaldharra Clinic.

Candidates must have registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, minimum of 5 years’ experience as a registered nurse and will also have an understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Yolŋu people living in remote settings.

Post graduate qualifications in a specialty area of Clinical/Midwifery/Remote Area Nursing

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 address your application in accordance with the attached Job Description and Essential Selection Criteria. For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team at 

Vacancy Description - FYE24_JD_Milingimbi Clinical Team Lead.pdf (270 kB)

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19 May 2024
Location: Australia Australian Capital Territory Australia
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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