Health Centre Manager - Gapuwiyak NT

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Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an outstanding leader in Primary Health Care —to manage the Gapuwiyak Health Centre . In this key leadership roles, you will oversee operations, workforce, and service delivery, driving excellence in clinical quality, leading strategic initiatives, managing risks, ensuring Medicare compliance, and building workforce capability.

Successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including :

• Competitive package of Circa $165K (N6 or AHP7)
• Relocation support of up to $11,140.48 (conditions apply)
• Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment

Successful candidates may be eligible for the  NT Thrive Relocation Grant  – financial support of up to $10,000 to assist with moving, housing, wellbeing, cultural training, short courses and professional upskilling when relocating to the Northern Territory. For more info, please visit https : / / ntphn.org.au / grants-and-scholarships / health-professional-relocation-grant /

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

The ideal candidate  must have an understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination; An understanding of the issues faced by Yolngu people living in remote settings; Knowledge and experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services; Demonstrated ability to provide effective high-level leadership, management and organisational skills including a high level of comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure effective clinical and program management.

To view the full requirements, please click on the Job Description.

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).

Please address your application in accordance with the attached Job Description and Essential Selection Criteria.

Application closing date : 31 October 2025