CASUAL FIFO REMOTE AREA NURSES

CASUAL FIFO REMOTE AREA NURSES (Acute, Chronic, Child Health, Men's Health)

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CASUAL FIFO REMOTE AREA NURSES (Acute, Chronic, Child Health, Men's Health)

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• One of Australia's largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare
• We're engaging with Aboriginal health issues
• Competitive Casual Hourly Rate of $81.88 – $87.97
  
  

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• One of Australia's largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare
• We're engaging with Aboriginal health issues
• Competitive Casual Hourly Rate of $81.88 – $87.97
  
  

Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.

Are you a compassionate and experienced Remote Area Nurse seeking a truly rewarding career opportunity?

Step into a role that goes beyond healthcare and embraces holistic, community-centered care with Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation.

We are actively recruiting Remote Area Nurses with expertise in Acute Care, Chronic Disease, Child Health, and Men's Health to join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary teams.

As a Remote Area Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to remote communities across East Arnhem Land. Your role will go beyond clinical practice, making a meaningful impact through.

• Health Education & Prevention – Lead programs focused on Chronic Disease, Child Health, and Rheumatic Heart Disease, promoting long-term community wellness.
• Community Advocacy – Support vaccination programs and health initiatives that improve overall outcomes for the region.
• Empowerment & Leadership – Mentor and guide Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) and students, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.
  
  

Why Miwatj Health?

Miwatj Health RANs are not just clinicians; they are partners in health, cultural respect, and community resilience. You will:

• Build relationships and trust in Yolŋu communities.
• Learn from and collaborate with Indigenous leaders and traditional healers.
• Experience a deep connection to culture and environment while contributing to sustainable health outcomes.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Discover a career that blends flexibility, cultural connection, and professional fulfillment with our Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) Roster (at least 5 - 6 weeks placement in the community). At Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, you'll have the opportunity to balance your career and lifestyle while working in some of the most culturally rich and rewarding environments in Australia.

Clinic Locations:

Choose from one of our Remote Area Nurse (RAN) clinic locations:

• Galiwin'ku
• Gapuwiyak
• Milingimbi
• Ramingining
  
  

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

• A competitive casual hourly rate of $81.88 – $87.97
• Fully subsidized housing and electricity
• Flights Provided
• Opportunity for on-call and overtime payments
• Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Post graduate allowance at 2% of hourly rate (subject to eligibility)
• Freight allowance of $114.40 per fortnight
  
  

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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

This role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal community. All applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Yolŋu people living in remote settings. To apply, please ensure you have a current Registration and Practicing Certificate as Registered Nurse through AHPRA; a current Remote Emergency Care Course certificate and/or Advanced Life Support certificate; a current accredited immunisation certificate (recognised in the NT); a Remote Pharmacotherapeutic Certificate (or equivalent); manual driver's license; and 3 – 5 years post-graduate experience with advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote settings (including the ability to triage, work independently, and participate in afterhours emergency calls and First Response).

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).

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact

Successful applicants must be willing to travel in small charter planes, and the ability to drive a 4WD will be looked upon favorably. For more detailed Selection Criteria, please click to view the full Job Description.

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at

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