Nurse Level 4 (Remuneration Package Range $140,786 - $151,125)
(including salary $120,114 - $130,347)
Public Health Division, Centre for Disease Control
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Two Full time vacancies fixed to 31/12/2025 are available

As the Nurse Clinical Specialist - Trachoma, you will support the delivery of the NT Trachoma Program and provide services to providers, remote clinics and clients to improve the identification, screening, treatment, management and prevention of trachoma and trichiasis for Indigenous Australians.

You’ll undertake disease surveillance, and other public health nursing duties, participate in an on-call roster as required, and travel to remote communities for up to a week at a time.

The aim of the NT Trachoma Program is to eliminate trachoma as a public health issue in endemic communities.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.

High-level clinical knowledge and skills in Trachoma or related fields, supported by strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Commitment to a learning culture through clinical guidance and mentoring.

Ability to travel to remote communities by 4WD or light aircraft as required.

A current manual NT driver’s licence (or eligible to obtain) and be confident driving a manual vehicle in regional and remote settings.

A current NT recognised vaccination certificate (or eligible to obtain).

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Retention bonus

Salary packaging

11.5% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Relocation support

Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.

Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

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Lifestyle and Community

Central Australia, home to Alice Springs (Mparntwe in Arrernte), is the heart of Australia. With a population of around 33,000, Alice Springs sits between Darwin and Adelaide, 1,500 km from each. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, it offers access to Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, and more. The well-maintained highways link Alice Springs to major cities in SA, QLD, and WA.

The town boasts modern sporting facilities, including an aquatic centre, basketball stadiums, and multi-purpose sporting fields, as well as cinemas, lively markets, and a thriving arts scene featuring galleries, festivals, and cultural events. With a strong sense of community and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere, Alice Springs makes it easy to connect with others, whether through sports, social groups, or community events.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Teagan Nalder, Trachoma Program Coordinator on
08 8951 9514 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 30151
Closing date: 11/06/2025

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