Talent Acquisition Team Leader

• Providing healthcare across East Arnhem Land and its rich Aboriginal culture
• Darwin based, with travel to Australia's biodiverse & unspoiled tropical coast
• Competitive package of circa $145K+

Your opportunity. Be part of something much bigger.

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Team Leader to drive innovative and culturally aligned workforce strategies across East Arnhem Land. This pivotal leadership role will shape how we attract, onboard, and retain talent by embedding Miwatj values into every stage of the employee lifecycle. You will partner with leaders to align recruitment with organisational needs, coach and upskill the People & Culture team, and oversee end-to-end talent acquisition, onboarding, and agency partnerships. With a focus on data-driven insights, continuous improvement, and future-ready workforce planning, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a community-controlled health setting while fostering strong pipelines and succession pathways.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive package of circa $145K+
• Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 on Meals and Entertainment
• 5 Weeks annual leave + 1-week additional leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
• 12 Days Personal and 5 Days Compassionate Leave
• Access to professional development, study and other leave
• Study Assistance of up to $1,800

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

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

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be great at building strong relationships and working with a wide range of people. You'll be a supportive leader who can lift engagement and satisfaction, with a genuine passion for people, learning and helping others reach their potential. You'll bring curiosity and a focus on outcomes, while staying organised and proactive in managing your work. You'll also have a good understanding of workforce costs and how to make practical, value-driven decisions. Clear communication, attention to detail, and confidence in writing and presenting are important, along with experience running end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and succession processes. You'll have a track record of improving how talent is attracted and supported, and be comfortable working with agencies and other partners. An understanding of Aboriginal Community Control, Yolŋu community contexts, and the ability to design people-focused recruitment processes will be highly valued. You should also be confident using MS Office, recruitment platforms, and other sourcing tools..

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.

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Application closing date: 08 September 2025

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