Nurse Level 6 Remuneration Package Range $170,064 - $176,799
(including salary $145,403 - $152,747) + Generous allowances!
East Arnhem Population Health Services
Fixed for 24 months
Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory

Are you a Nurse leader in complex care and rheumatic heart disease?

Ready to live and work on Australia’s third largest island?

Join us and be part of a community where you can see the difference you make.

An amazing opportunity is available within the East Arnhem Population Primary Health Care team to work as part of a multidisciplinary health team and engage closely with other service providers.

As the Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) program on the four communities in the Groote Eylandt Archipelago, requiring close collaboration with the RHD unit in Darwin as well as agencies such as NT Cardiac.

You will work closely with the Remote Area Clinic staff including Remote Area Nurses, Clinic Managers and General Practitioners to provide a proactive and preventative approach to service delivery in this high priority program.

To be successful, you will have:

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with endorsement as a nurse practitioner.

Successfully completed an NMBA-approved Master’s program of study leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner, or a program determined substantially equivalent by NMBA.

A postgraduate qualification at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 in a relevant clinical field.

The benefits

Great career and lifestyle opportunities

Competitive wages and salary packaging

6 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

11.5% superannuation

Fares out of isolated location (FOIL) 3 per year

Furnished accommodation supplied

Uplift at beginning and end of contract

Freight allowances

Housing for this position is based in Alyangula, Groote Eylandt (Australia’s third largest Island) which has a population of approx. 1,500. It has all essential services including a school, a primary health care clinic, shopping complex, childcare centres, recreation club, nine-hole golf course and sporting facilities.

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Lifestyle and community

Alyangula is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. It is known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, Aboriginal art and culture. Groote Eylandt (northernterritory.com)

Groote Eylandt is in the East Arnhem region - known for its beautiful beaches, amazing culture, relaxed lifestyle, and invigorating wildlife trails.

The Northern Territory offers an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore picturesque landscapes and culturally significant sites, enjoy the array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it a great place to live, work and make new friends.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Trevor Marks on 0428 013 869 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 43106
Closing date: 07.05.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search