Diabetes Research Project Coordinator

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation; Darwin; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 142,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RN4 salary package

Flexible 0.6-0.8 FTE

Impactful remote-community work

Job summary

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate the iCARE CGM Diabetes in Pregnancy Research Project across remote Aboriginal communities in East Arnhem Land.

The role combines clinical care, research, stakeholder engagement and quality improvement, with a focus on culturally safe care and self-determination. Flexible part-time arrangement and travel to remote sites are involved.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in diabetes management and/or maternal health.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination.
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal communities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to remote communities, including by light aircraft.
• Ability to obtain National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical implementation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring within remote community maternity services.
• Support participant recruitment, research activities, co-design workshops and project evaluation.
• Collaborate with midwives, clinic teams, endocrinologists, dietitians and external healthcare providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and Yolngu representatives.
• Manage clinical and research data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance diabetes care during pregnancy.

Skills

RN Registration

Diabetes management

Stakeholder engagement

Aboriginal community collaboration

Travel to remote communities

Job description

Help improve diabetes care for women and families across East Arnhem Land

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to coordinate the innovative iCARE Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Diabetes in Pregnancy Research Project. This unique opportunity combines clinical care, research, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement to support better health outcomes for women living with diabetes during pregnancy across remote Aboriginal communities in East Arnhem Land.

Working in partnership with, NT Health and Miwatj's multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in implementing CGM technology, supporting research activities, and ensuring culturally safe, community-led approaches to care.

About the Role

As the iCARE CGM Diabetes Research Project Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate the clinical implementation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring within remote community maternity services.


• Support participant recruitment, research activities, co-design workshops and project evaluation.


• Collaborate with midwives, clinic teams, endocrinologists, dietitians and external healthcare providers.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders and Yolngu representatives.


• Manage clinical and research data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.


• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance diabetes care during pregnancy.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.


• Experience in diabetes management and/or maternal health.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.


• Understanding of, and commitment to, Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination.


• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal communities and multidisciplinary teams.


• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to remote communities, including by light aircraft.


• Ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Desirable

• Registration as a Midwife.


• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing, midwifery, public health, clinical research or a related field.


• Knowledge of Yolngu culture, language and kinship systems.


• Experience working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).


• Knowledge of Birthing on Country models of care.

What's on Offer

• RN4 salary package: $131,995 - $141,804 pro rata + superannuation


• Flexible part-time arrangement (0.6-0.8 FTE)


• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal women and families


• Work with leading organisations including Miwatj Health, Menzies School of Health Research and NT Health


• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment


• The chance to make a genuine impact in remote Indigenous healthcare.

About Miwatj Health

Miwatj Health is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering comprehensive primary healthcare services across East Arnhem Land. Guided by Yolngu leadership and culture, Miwatj is committed to improving health outcomes through quality care, community control and self-determination.