Nurse Level 7 RDO - Remuneration Package Range $190,838 - $197,619
(including salary $163,346 - $170,912 + Superannuation and Allowances)
Nursing Katherine Hospital
Katherine
One fixed vacancy from 28/07/2025 – 29/02/2028 is available

Are you ready to take charge of nursing and midwifery strategy in a unique NT setting

Deliver clinical and operational leadership in Katherine

Be part of a high-impact, inclusive health team focused on quality care

If you’re a strategic nursing leader passionate about rural healthcare and cultural safety – this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

About Katherine Hospital

Katherine Hospital is a 60-bed facility serving the Big Rivers Region – an area larger than the state of Victoria. The hospital delivers high-quality care to a diverse and culturally rich population, with many patients from Aboriginal communities and remote cattle stations. With a strong reputation in rural and remote healthcare, Katherine Hospital is a centre of clinical excellence and workforce development in the Northern Territory.

The Role

As the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will be the senior clinical leader guiding the delivery of culturally safe, contemporary nursing and midwifery services. Your role will combine strategic vision, operational oversight, and professional leadership, directly shaping the quality of care delivered across the hospital.

Key Duties

Provide expert leadership across multiple areas of clinical practice, ensuring safe, high-quality nursing and midwifery care

Lead the design and evaluation of professional and operational service models that meet community needs

Champion cultural safety, evidence-based practice, and innovation in care delivery

Strategically manage human and financial resources to align with NT Health’s operational plans

Model the NT Health values – safe, responsive, kind – in every decision and interaction

Represent and advocate for the nursing and midwifery workforce at a local and Territory level

About you

We’re seeking for an experienced and values-driven nursing and midwifery leader ready to take on a high-impact executive role. You’ll bring:

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

A track record of leadership in healthcare strategy, people management, and change delivery

Strong capabilities in building workplace culture and workforce capability

Advanced interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with an inclusive and collaborative style

A deep understanding of the cultural and social context of care in the Northern Territory

Commitment to clinical governance, continuous improvement, and quality outcomes

Apply now!

Help shape the future of rural healthcare in the Territory.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Big Rivers Region Executive Office on 08 8973 9195 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 2641
Closing date: 05/06/2025

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