Nurse Level 4 RDO - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383 (including salary $123,717 $134,257) Primary and Public Health Care Barkly Region Tennant Creek, Northern Territory Two vacancies are available, either ongoing or fixed for up to 18 months Are you an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse looking for a rewarding career opportunity that combines professional growth, clinical autonomy, and a unique remote lifestyle?
We are seeking a Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist - Child and Family Health to join our multidisciplinary team in Tennant Creek.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist child and family health services across Tennant Creek and surrounding remote communities, making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of children and families in the Barkly region.
About the Role As the Child and Family Health Nurse, you will provide specialist nursing services that support children and families through health promotion, developmental surveillance, assessment, education, and early intervention.
Working within a team-oriented multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving health outcomes across both town-based and remote settings.
This is an outreach-based position requiring regular travel to remote communities throughout the region.




What We Offer Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of children and families in remote communities Autonomy and variety in a specialist Child and Family Health role Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team Diverse clinical experience across community and remote healthcare settings Professional development and career advancement opportunities Attractive remuneration package and remote area benefits Experience the unique culture, landscapes, and lifestyle of the Northern Territory Why Tennant Creek?
Located in the heart of the Barkly region, Tennant Creek offers an authentic outback lifestyle surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and rich cultural experiences.
Enjoy weekends exploring the region, swimming, canoeing, or kayaking at Lake Maryanne, or simply relaxing and taking in the spectacular scenery that makes Central Australia unique.
If you are passionate about improving child and family health outcomes and are seeking an exciting remote nursing opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Gai Di Donna on ************ or ****** Quote vacancy number: ***** Closing date: 23/09/2026 Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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📌 Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist Child And Family Health (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory Government, Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs