Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (GYHSAC) is seeking a full-time Maternal Health Team Leader.

About us

GYHSAC is the Community controlled Indigenous health provider to over 4000 residents of Yarrabah: Australia’s largest First Nations community. Located east of Cairns - less than an hour drive from the city centre - GYHSAC is a cornerstone of the Yarrabah Community and strives to provide culturally appropriate, autonomous primary health services initiated, planned, and governed by the Community through their elected Aboriginal Board of Directors.

The Position

The position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating GYHSACs 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 small team of health professionals and work closely with the GYHSAC Practice Team and community leaders, to implement programs tailored to the unique needs of the Yarrabah community.

Skills and experience

Essential

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

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

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

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

Interpersonal, negotiation, & 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 healthcare 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 requirements

Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife

Queensland Driver Licence

Ability to maintain a current CPR certificate

availability within clinic hours (8:00am - 4:30pm) Monday to Friday

In support of GYHSACs culture of cooperation, productivity and safety, you will be highly motivated to share your knowledge and expertise to support continuous quality improvement in clinical services. In the true spirit of teamwork, you will also be willing and able to contribute to the capability development of your peers, students, graduates, junior nurses, and Health Workers.

Employment with GYHSAC requires you to have Australian citizenship, or to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand, or to have a valid visa that provides work rights.

Benefits

You will be rewarded with:

an attractive remuneration package including comprehensive salary-sacrifice options designed to reduce tax and increase take-home pay

travel allowance to help with your daily commute

19-day working month

generous leave arrangements including ‘birthday leave’ and additional gazetted ‘special holidays’ for commemorative purposes

lifestyle friendly hours that won't interfere with your evenings or weekends

cultural and organisational orientation

professional development opportunity

strong and established ACCHO leadership

GYHSAC 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.

Please provide your resume and covering letter. Applications received after July 25, 2025, may not be considered.

Please email [email protected] for any questions about the role or selection process. Alternatively, call (07) 4226 4142 between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.