Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

NACCHO; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

5 weeks annual leave + 1 extra week

Salary packaging

Job summary

Miwtaj Health seeks a senior clinical leader to guide nursing, midwifery and Aboriginal Health Practitioner services across multiple primary health care clinics in the NT. You will drive clinical governance, workforce capability and continuous quality improvement grounded in Aboriginal community control.

You will lead a dispersed, multidisciplinary team, ensure safety and sustainability, and contribute to the organisation’s strategic plan and Yolnu‑led care model..remote sites and complex

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in nursing, midwifery and Aboriginal Health Practitioner services.
• Experience in rural and/or remote health settings; understanding Aboriginal community‑controlled health models.
• Proven ability to drive service improvement, workforce development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing, midwifery and Aboriginal Health Practitioner services.
• Lead a large, multidisciplinary workforce across dispersed clinics; ensure clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Support Miwatj Health’s strategic plan and Yolnu‑led primary health care delivery.
• Drive change, capacity development and stakeholder engagement across remote communities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Rural/remote health

Aboriginal health understanding

Change management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical risk management

Education

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate qualifications in management/PHC

Job description

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Full time

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to Yolnu self‑determination and health equity
• Work within a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation
• Unique cultural, professional and lifestyle experience in East Arnhem Land
• Relocation provided
• 5-Weeks Annual Leave + 1-week additional leave
• Ability to Salary Package

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CNMO provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing, midwifery and Aboriginal Health Practitioner services across all primary health care clinics.

You will lead a large, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring strong clinical governance, workforce capability, financial sustainability and continuous quality improvement all grounded in Aboriginal community control and culturally safe models of care.

This role plays a critical part in delivering Miwatj Health’s 2024–2033 Strategic Plan and strengthening a Yolnu‑led approach to primary health care and chronic disease management.

About You

You are a senior clinical leader with a strong commitment to Aboriginal community control and culturally safe care. You bring strategic insight, operational discipline and the ability to lead change in complex health environments.

You will have:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in nursing, midwifery and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner services
• Demonstrated experience in rural and/or remote health settings
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal community‑controlled health and cultural safety
• Proven experience leading change, service improvement and workforce development
• High‑level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing clinical risk, quality systems and accreditation

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current relevant registration(s) with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in management, primary health care or a clinical specialty (highly desirable)
• NT Manual Driver’s Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to travel regularly to remote communities, including by light aircraft
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Check

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Miwatj Health is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in line with national healthcare standards. All employees are required to comply with our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence prior to commencement.