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 YolÅ‹u 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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sexual Health Nurse who will support increased STI screening, educate clinicians and community members, and promote the use of Point-of-Care Testing (PoCT) in response to the ongoing syphilis outbreak in the Northern Territory. The role also supports primary health care teams in sexual health screening, education, and public health prevention strategies.

This role is available on a full-time basis until 30 June 2026 and includes travel to the East Arnhem region as required.

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

• Competitive salary of $128,151 - $137,674 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900pa plus a further $2,650pa on Meals and Entertainment

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled nurse with a strong commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and culturally safe practice.

You will bring:

• An understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination
• An understanding of the issues faced by YolÅ‹u people living in remote settings
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License and Ochre Card (Working with Children’s Check NT).
• Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a remote setting.
• Up to date knowledge of STI control issues/strategies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Aboriginal community control of health services and ability to practice in a sensitive and culturally safe manner in a remote Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of comprehensive Primary Health Care principles, including social determinants of health.

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).

For more information, please refer to the attached detailed job description or contact us at 08 7902 99***or ***********@miwatj.com.au

Application close date: 05 February 2026