Maternal Health Team Leader – Registered Midwife - Yarrabah, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary - $128,000 - $131,000 per annum

• Attractive remuneration package 

• Comprehensive salary-sacrifice options designed to reduce tax and increase take-home pay

• Travel allowance to help with your daily commute 

• Generous leave arrangements including 

• Work life balance

• Cultural and organisational orientation 

• Professional development opportunity 

• Strong and established ACCHS leadership

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Full-Time

• 38 hours per week

Practice Information:
The Practice is a charitable, not for profit, community-controlled Indigenous health provider to over 4000 residents of Yarrabah.

They provide culturally sensitive primary health care services in accordance with the Yarrabah Health Strategic Plan and is a member of both the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) alliance and Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC). 

As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCHO), the Practice recognises and celebrates the diversity of our community, including in cultural backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and experiences. We acknowledge employees who come from different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and non-indigenous employees including those from linguistically diverse backgrounds, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.

Position Description: 
The position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maternal health services. The role ensures that the Community’s pregnant women, new mothers and their families receive comprehensive, culturally appropriate care and support. The Maternal Health Team Leader will manage a team of health professionals and work closely with the Practice Team and community leaders, to implement programs tailored to the unique needs of the Yarrabah community.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Program Coordination

• Clinical Oversight

• Interagency collaboration

• General administration

• Quality & risk

• Performance 

• Community engagement

Position Requirements:
Essential:

• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control, cultural identity, practices and beliefs 

• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• Dual registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, and a commitment to complying with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Competencies, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia 

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge, expertise and skill in women’s health and midwifery nursing relevant to the Queensland guidelines for the practice of midwifery 

• Interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills capable of influencing outcomes, including the ability to communicate effectively within an Indigenous community setting 

• Agreement with and commitment to observing and upholding organisational mission, vision, and values and their application to this position

 Desirable:

• Experience working within an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care setting 

• Cervical screening and contraceptive implant certification

• Awareness of accreditation, regulatory and legislative obligations and requirements relevant to the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) setting

 Practical:

• Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife 

• Queensland Drivers License

• Ability to maintain a current CPR certificate

After Hours Requirements:  
No 

About Yarrabah: 
Yarrabah is Australia’s largest discrete First Nations community. The community lies to the east of Cairns. By road, it is placed about 60kilometres from Cairns. It takes about 45 minutes to travel by car from the Yarrabah Community to the Cairns CBD. Over the years, subsequent state government administrations forcibly relocated aboriginal and some south sea islander peoples from far and wide to Yarrabah. 

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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