Miyalk Maternal Navigator

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation • Part-time • Nhulunbuy, NT, AU • 3d ago

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Providing healthcare across East Arnhem Land and its rich Aboriginal culture
Competitive Salary of $65,591 - $71,411 pa + 11.5% Superannuation

Your opportunity. Be part of something much bigger.

Miwatj Health – Allied Health Team is currently seeking a Miyalk Navigator to join their team in Nhulunbuy. This is a permanent, part-time position working 15 hours per week.

In this important Djama, the Miyalk Navigator will walk alongside Yolŋu women throughout their pregnancy journey, offering skilled support and companionship every step of the way. This includes care and guidance across a range of settings—from local communities and remote primary healthcare clinics to regional and urban maternity care services.

If you’re passionate about supporting Yolŋu families and making a real difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

About Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, we’re committed to providing quality services across East Arnhem Land and enabling Yolŋu powered community health and wellbeing. Miwatj provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary and public health for over 6,000 residents of this remote landscape. With a Head Office in Nhulunbuy, and a Corporate Office in Darwin, our delivery is focused on 7 health centres across East Arnhem Land and dedicated outreach teams who travel to additional locations.

What we’re looking for in you!

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of Aboriginal Community Control, Yolŋu culture, and the health issues faced in remote communities; Capacity to develop; or demonstrated effective English, Yolŋu Matha and intercultural communication skills. A willingness to provide care and support to pregnant women using Yolŋu Matha; and adequate confidence to use English in advocating to healthcare staff about women’s needs and aspirations during sexual and reproductive healthcare.

For more details, please refer to the job description below.

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Miwatj Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team and our clients. 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.

For more information, please contact Recruitment on 08 8970 5773 or recruitment@miwatj.com.au

Application closing date: 10 May 2025

Vacancy Description - JD_FYE24_Miyalk (Maternity) Navigator.docx (154 kB)

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