Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference and help 'Close the Gap' in Aboriginal health!

HUGE range of benefits to significantly increase your remuneration, including accommodation allowance, flights and more!

5 weeks annual leave per year PLUS additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year giving you time to explore the magnificent sights of the Kimberley region!

About the Organisation

The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. With a focus on delivering culturally appropriate and holistic care, OVAHS provides a wide range of primary health services to meet the unique needs of our community.

We are committed to enhancing access to healthcare, empowering individuals, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment where community members feel respected, supported, and valued. Our passionate and skilled team of healthcare professionals work alongside community members to address both physical and mental health challenges while promoting preventative care, health education, and lifestyle initiatives.

At OVAHS, we believe in working with the community to strengthen and preserve cultural practices, and we prioritise the social, emotional, and physical health of every individual. As part of a growing and dynamic organisation, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference and be a part of positive, long-term change in the community.

Join us and be a part of an organisation that is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support, while championing the health and cultural values of Aboriginal communities.

About the Opportunity

Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse – Midwife to join our dedicated team. This role provides a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive midwifery care that supports the health and well-being of Aboriginal women and their families in the East Kimberley region.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager and working within the Maternal and Child Health Team, your primary responsibility will be providing quality and client focused Primary Health Care services to Antenatal and Postnatal clients and families in the context of their cultural identity and social circumstances.

You will also work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Registered Nurses, Allied Health professionals, and community support services, to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal women and children.

With a strong focus on prevention, education, and holistic care, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work environment.

OVAHS is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

*OVAHS reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:
✔ Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and endorsed Midwife.
✔ At least 2 years of post-graduate midwifery experience in a clinical setting.
✔ A deep understanding of Aboriginal health issues and the ability to deliver culturally responsive care.
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with patients, families, and community members.
✔ The ability to work independently and within a team, supporting other health professionals and liaising with external agencies.
✔ A commitment to ongoing education and continuous quality improvement, ensuring best practices in maternal and child health care.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality maternal and child healthcare and want to work in a role that genuinely makes a difference, we encourage you to apply!

About the Benefits

OVAHS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. It offers a stable, safe and supportive work environment with a large, multi-disciplinary team including doctors, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, an audiologist, dietitian, mental health workers and a social support unit.

This is a rewarding role that will offer you a high degree of autonomy in Midwifery Care based on the Australian College of Midwives National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral together with the In Principle Agreement with Kununurra District Hospital.

Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package circa $145,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience) plus a range of benefits to significantly increase the value of your overall remuneration package including:

Specific benefits include:

Base Wage: Nurses Award 2020 Grade 4 ($116,093_ $131,000) per annum pro rata + Super

5 weeks annual leave per year

Additional paid leave during the end of year closure period, inclusive of public holidays, as per leave policy

Relocation assistance

$1,800 Annual flight allowance

Accommodation allowance or subsidised accommodation, based on availability

Sociable hours (Mon-Fri office hours)

Salary packaging plus more!

More information and Apply!

To view the Job Description Form, go: https://www.ovahs.org.au/careers.aspx

For more information, contact: A/ Clinical Services Manager, Bronwyn Henman, on [email protected] or 08 9166 2200.

To apply: Please apply below and include in your application a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and at least two referees (ideally including most recent supervisor).

About Kununurra

As the gateway to Western Australia's magnificent Kimberley region, Kununurra is the heart of a bustling community supported by agriculture, tourism and mining industries. Blessed with a balmy climate, breathtaking scenery, unique flora & fauna and a huge range of adventure & cultural experiences, Kununurra offers a fantastic lifestyle.

Located in the East Kimberley, 3200km from Perth and 800km from Darwin, the picturesque town is home to approximately 6,000 people. During the tourist seasons, this swells to approximately 10,000 people. Kununurra has well developed infrastructure, including a modern hospital, leisure and aquatic centre, shopping centre, and specialty shops.

Kununurra was formed in the early 1960's to service the construction of the Ord Irrigation Scheme. The town has seen the transformation of ancient river plains into one of the most diverse and productive agricultural areas in Australia. Harnessing the mighty Ord River opened up the area to horticulture, aquaculture, eco-tourism and agri-tourism. The area is also a paradise for fishing, boating and outdoor enthusiasts.

Kununurra is also the perfect base to explore the Kimberley region, one of Australia's most spectacular tourist destinations.