Nurse Level 5 - Remuneration Package Range $155,543 - $162,003
(including salary $132,267 - $139,215)
Primary and Public Health Care – Remote Services
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Full time fixed vacancy for 6 month

Apply your Nursing/Midwifery experience and knowledge of Diabetes and Vascular clinical / education services to make a difference to the lives of patients in Central Australia.

The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

As the Nurse Clinical Coordinator – Diabetes Educator you provide specialist clinical care, advice and educational services for a client group with diverse and/or complex care requirements and contribute to the development of quality systems that support remote areas in the management of Diabetes and Vascular diseases. In addition, you will provide sound professional advice critical in dealing with issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and coordination of client care.

To be successful, you will be an accomplished Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience, well-developed clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills and proficiency in the understanding, application, analysis and interpretation of a professional body of knowledge. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage conflict and promote cooperation and well-developed appreciation of the social and cultural issues and sensitivities relating to providing health care in rural communities is essential. As the role services remote communities, you will be required to travel by 4WD or light aircraft on a regular basis and stay in community for a number of days.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 12% Superannuation, up to 7 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Generous allowances and support with relocation will be provided.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider the experienced Central Australia has to offer.

Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert. About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Mark Russell, Nurse Coordinator Chronic Conditions on
0448 422 581 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 12321
Closing date: 23/07/2025

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