Public Health Environmental Our Way Project Coordinator

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Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Public Health Environmental Health Our Way (EHOW) Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Environmental Health Our Way (EHOW) program across East Arnhem Land. Working in partnership with Yolŋu communities, Environmental Health Workers, Public Health staff and key stakeholders, the role will coordinate project delivery, workforce development and collaboration to strengthen environmental health practices, improve health outcomes, and support Aboriginal Community Control and Yolŋu self-determination.

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

• Competitive salary of $104,263 to $109,691 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment
• 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Key Points:

• Fulltime Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
• Be able to fly to community in a small charter plane

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

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing projects, including planning, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to support, mentor and build the capability of staff through coaching, education and workplace support.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, government agencies and other stakeholders in an intercultural environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social and environmental determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities.
• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in public health, environmental health, health promotion, community development, project management or a related field.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the East Arnhem region (approximately 5–10 days per month), including travel by light aircraft when required.

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Miwatj Health is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in line with national healthcare standards. All employees are required to comply with our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence prior to commencement.

For more information, please refer to the attached detailed job description or contact us at 08 7902 9956 or recruitment@miwatj.com.au