Raypirri Rom Administration Officer

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The Raypirri Rom Program is looking for a Raypirri Rom Administration Officer to provide important administrative support to the team. This role makes sure that office tasks and systems are done in a way that respects Yolŋu culture.

Key duties include :

• Managing bookings and travel plans
• Taking notes during meetings
• Ordering supplies and equipment
• Assisting with HR forms and staff records
• Organising and filing documents
• Answering phone calls and welcoming visitors
• Helping to create resources in both English and Yolŋu Matha

The position also helps ensure the team follows Miwatj policies and workplace safety rules. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

What’s in it for you?

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

About Miwatj

Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, we’re committed to securing quality health care services across the East Arnhem and enabling Yolŋu 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 Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination, an understanding of issues faced by Yolngu people in remote communities, strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and the ability to work independently and within a team. Candidates must hold a current NT Driver’s License and Ochre Card and be willing to participate in relevant training. Personal qualities such as reliability, motivation, and commitment are highly valued.

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

​Miwatj 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).

This is a  full-time contract position until 30 June 2026 .

For more information, please contact a member of the Raypirri Rom Team at joao.grilo@miwatj.com.au / 08 8939 1900 or Recruitment at recruitment@miwatj.com.au

Application closing date : Position will close once filled