Child Health Nurse Program Lead

Job Description

One of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare We’re engaging with Aboriginal health issues Competitive salary of $131,379 - $137,268 per annum + super Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger. Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) is seeking a dedicated Child and Adolescent Health Nurse to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate health services for children and adolescents (aged 0-17 years) across East Arnhem Land, with a primary focus on Zone 2 communities (Galiwin'ku, Gapuwiyak, Milingimbi, Ramingining). In this role, you will provide strategic direction, clinical governance, and program support to ensure the safety and effectiveness of child and adolescent health services within Miwatj’s Primary Health Care sector. You will work closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Community Workers, and remote PHC teams to strengthen child and adolescent health programs. This position requires regular travel by 4WD or light aircraft for up to five days at a time within the Miwatj Region. Successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary of $131,379 - $137,268 per annum + 11.5% superannuation Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment 5 Weeks annual leave + 17.5% Leave Loading 12 Days Personal and 5 Days Compassionate Leave Professional development and study leave Study Assistance of up to $1,800 About Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation 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 ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination, along with an awareness of the challenges faced by Yolngu people in remote communities. A minimum of five years of broad nursing experience post-registration is required, with relevant tertiary or post-graduate qualifications in Paediatrics or Child/Adolescent Health. The candidate must hold a current NT Working with Children’s Check (Ochre Card) and an NT-recognised Immunisation Provider Certificate (SA DoH certificate). Demonstrated experience in developing continuous quality improvement programs within Primary Health Care, along with knowledge of Indigenous health, culture, and social determinants of health in remote settings, is essential. A strong commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and regular travel to remote areas by 4WD or light aircraft is also required. 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). Application closing date: 23 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr