Corporation Secretary
- One of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare
- We’re engaging with Aboriginal health issues
- Competitive salary of $103,826 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.
The Corporation Secretary at Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality secretariat and governance services to the MHAC Board, ensuring culturally appropriate corporate governance standards. This dynamic position, based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy, requires proactive management of incorporation compliance, including timely submissions and maintaining member registers, as well as overseeing Board elections and director recruitment. The Corporation Secretary will expertly coordinate Board and sub-committee meetings, preparing annual agendas, managing minutes, tracking actions, and organizing general member meetings. A key focus includes developing governance training, fostering member recruitment and community engagement, and managing a comprehensive legal compliance register. This role also supports grant agreement processes and ensures Board member accreditations are current. This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented governance professional to shape impactful leadership and compliance frameworks in a culturally rich and community-driven organization.
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
The ideal candidate will meet the eligibility criteria to register with ORIC (Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations) and demonstrate a deep understanding of Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the unique challenges faced by Yolngu people in remote East Arnhem Land. Strong communication skills, particularly in engaging with Yolngu communities, and superior written communication abilities, including taking detailed, accurate minutes, are essential. The role requires expertise in corporate governance principles, logistics, and event management, along with the ability to interpret and enhance Rule Books through continuous quality improvement. Candidates must be willing to travel across East Arnhem Land, sometimes in light aircraft, possess a current manual driver’s license, and hold an Ochre Card (NT Working with Children Check).
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 contact Recruitment at recruitment@miwatj.com.au
Application closing date: 07 February 2025
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