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Malmaldharra Health Centre Manager - 100223

Job No: MHAC589
Location: Milingimbi, NT

  • We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare.
  • We’re engaging with health issues at a grass roots community level.
  • We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to help change the future for Aboriginal healthcare. 

What we stand for

With eight clinics and growing across East Arnhem Land, we’re providing health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents. Our Board of Directors represents communities across the region, ensuring every decision we make helps empower Yolngu people to take control of their lives and direct their own futures.

We’re connected by passion

We share a passion for the rich history of the Yolngu culture and a commitment to ensure that the work we’re doing is instrumental in ensuring self-determination for Indigenous peoples. We’re a people place where going above and beyond is in our nature. We’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering a way to shape Australia’s future. Do you share our passion?

We need you

Miwatj Health are pleased to offer this position as a full time opportunity. Based in Milingimbi, you will be working closely with our Aboriginal workforce which is critical to our clients success. You’ll be committed to finding the best way to communicate with our clients and our team in order to provide great care in sometimes uncertain circumstances.

Core aspects of your role will include:

  • Responsible for the day to day operations of Malmaldharra clinic including clinical and personnel management to the entire clinic team.
  • Coordinate and oversee the on-call roster to ensure coverage of all after-hours periods to appropriate skill and safety standards.
  • Ensure the clinic operates in a safe and efficient way and that all relevant legislation, guidelines, safety and quality standards are adhered to by all staff under the management of the role.
  • Ensure that the clinic is equipped to deliver an appropriate level of primary health care and emergency service including but not exclusive to; pharmacy, vaccine and stores management.
  • Plays a key role in the development of guidelines, policy and standards for Miwatj Health to support various care models in the primary health care practice areas.
  • Has direct line management of a multi-disciplinary team including management of rostering, payments, leave requests, study requests and personnel issues.
  • Partakes in clinical patient care when demands allow or require it.
  • Leads by example to foster a positive workplace culture through good leadership practices and role modelling behavior.

Organisational

  • Promote and support the role of the Aboriginal health workforce as crucial to improving health outcomes of Aboriginal people, and act as a clinical resource and mentor for Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Trainees and Aboriginal Community Health Workers.
  • Provide health care within the AHPRA professional scope of practice and in accordance with legislative requirements, the CARPA Manual and best practice in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Participate in community based activities including health promotion and education, public health and education and outreach primary health care delivery.
  • Actively participate in and attend all education activities within the clinic.
  • Actively support and participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
  • Follow and practice the Miwatj Health clinical policies and procedures at all times.
  • Adhere to the Miwatj Health WHS management framework and report incidents and injury in accordance with the framework to ensure a safe and secure workplace for clients, visitors and staff.
  • Adhere to the Miwatj Health administrative policies and procedures at all times and conduct yourself as an employee of Miwatj Health accordingly.

Why Miwatj?

Whether working with a remote healthcare provider is in your bucket list, or something that is tried and tested, we’d love for you to reach out. East Arnhem Land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a community where the richness of Yolngu culture is in the air you breathe. 

A competitive salary of $121,799 - $126,911 / per annum (dependent on skills and experience) is available with this full time position.

How do you know if you’re the right fit? 

In order to deliver on our mission, we know that a collaborative, supportive team is critical. We’re looking for people who are committed to not only growing their capability, but willing to step in and support other team members and clients. Whilst knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is helpful, what will really see you thrive in our communities is an open mind, willingness to be exposed to culture, and curiosity. Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:

  • Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a registered nurse with a minimum of 2 years in a similar setting.
  • Excellent communication skills that build and lead a team to ensure excellent relationships internally and with external stakeholders. Have experience managing conflict, performance issues and supporting the team to develop and grow in a challenging environment.
  • Highly developed managerial skills including excellent knowledge and demonstration of behaviors that support innovation and development of strategies to improve service delivery and cohesion among the team.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret relevant data that guide continuous quality improvement and demonstrated experience and understanding of the accreditation process.
  • Demonstrated ability to be solutions focused by adapting practice, policies, standards and guidelines to meet changing demand and changing situations.
  • Highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care and delivery of service programs for individuals and groups.
  • Current manual NT driver’s license.
  • Advanced life support (willing to obtain), Remote Emergency Course (REC), Maternity Emergency Course (MEC), Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Immunisation certificate appropriate for the Northern Territory

 

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For more information please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at:  recruitment@miwatj.com.au and quote reference 100223

 

Application close date: once the position is filled.

 

We’re proud to employ over 116 Yolngu employees and we are always looking to increase that number. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and interested in this role you are encouraged to apply.

 

 

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