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Job Title


Clinical Operations Manager


Company : Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation


Location : Nhulunbuy, Australia


Created : 2025-04-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Miwatj Health Aboriginal CorporationFirst Nation Health System Thinker & Change MakerWe''re one of the leading providers of Indigenous healthcare in Australia.Providing primary healthcare in remote East Arnhem Land.Competitive salary of $162,691 - $168,653 per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationYour opportunity. Be part of something bigger.Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Clinical Operations Manager that will oversee Miwatj primary health care (PHC) clinic operations including development and application of strategies, manage gaps and risks associated with planning, design of an organisation-wide staffing of Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP), nursing and midwifery recruitment and retention pathways, coordinate the management functions of behalf of the PHC clinics reporting and maintenance of clinical governance standards, setting the operational direction and technical enablers.This position will travel across the Miwatj footprint on a regular basis and may require you to stay a period in each community. This is a full-time, fixed term role until 30 June 2026.Miwatj Health Primary Health Care ClinicsNhulunbuy ClinicGunyangara ClinicYirrkala ClinicGaliwinku Health CentreGapuwiyak Health CentreRamingining Health CentreMilingimbi Health CentreSuccessful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:Competitive salary of $162,691 - $168,523 per annum11.5% SuperannuationAbility to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and EntertainmentDarwin or Nhulunbuy based OfficeDiscover East Arnhem Land! Immerse yourself in Yolngu culture, pristine beaches, and breathtaking landscapes. Visit East Arnhem Land Website to find out more here.About MiwatjMiwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, were committed to securing quality health care services across the East Arnhem and enabling Yolu 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.Essential RequirementsIdeal Candidate will have Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same and an understanding of community control and the issues affecting Yolngu people in East Arnhem Land, demonstrate advanced application and knowledge of contemporary AHP, nursing and midwifery practice and standards across a range of health services (preferably within a rural and remote setting); and ability to provide advanced level leadership, management and organisational skills including a high level of comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills.For more detailed Selection Criteria, please view the full Job DescriptionDesirableCurrent registration with AHPRA as a Registered MidwifeKnowledge and experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled health sectorPost graduate qualifications in a specialty area of clinical/midwifery or Primary health Care/ ManagementVaccination & Immunity ScreeningMiwatj 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).For more information please contact recruitment@miwatj.com.auApplication close date: 24 April 2025Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr