The Organisation

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) delivering holistic primary healthcare across East Arnhem Land. Their values are deeply rooted in empowerment, cultural respect, and community wellbeing. They operate in some of Australia's most remote regions and collaborate closely with Yolngu people to improve health outcomes and community harmony.

The Role

This executive management position provides high-level strategic and operational oversight of several Miwatj Health’s key functions relating to asset management, ICT and other strategic priorities as well as the NDIS program. This position ensures strong and consistent inter-departmental collaboration beyond individual portfolios, particularly in carrying out consultation, best practice change management and project implementation.

The role is in Darwin with regular travel to Nhulunbuy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead organisation-wide asset management and centralised procurement systems

Take strategic leadership for the sustained successful delivery of the ICT function noting that operational IT delivery is outsourced to an external service provider

With the support of a highly skilled Operations Manager, lead the NDIS function

Lead the organisation’s strategic and operational risk management

Lead the annual business planning process

Implement a comprehensive project management methodology

Contribute as a senior leader and build cross-functional collaboration.

Key Skills & Experience

Relevant qualifications in Business, ICT, Law or similar

Demonstrated high level leadership skills

Leadership experience in ICT and/or asset management at strategic level

Demonstrated success in project management and organisational change

Strong commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and understanding of the ACCO sector

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, especially in cross-cultural contexts

Ability to travel across East Arnhem Land (including travel in a light aircraft) and a current manual driver’s licence.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact, support Aboriginal community control, and work in a leadership role where culture, strategy, and service intersect. A base salary of $200-220K is on offer plus superannuation, depending on experience. Standard FBT exemption limits apply: $15,900 for salary sacrificing per FBT year and $2,800 in meal and entertainment benefits per FBT year. This position receives 6 weeks’ annual leave as well as a 1-week Christmas shut down. Generous personal development support is also provided. You'll work in a role that values integrity, initiative, and influence while enjoying a meaningful connection to country. Miwatj Health offers an inclusive and community-centred workplace with strong values, generous leave provisions, and connection to country and culture.

You must have Australian permanent residency status to apply for this role.

Please apply via the Seek “Apply” button. If you encounter any issues, email your résumé to [email protected] quoting Ref No. 72D-08-25-02