Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women Children and Youth

Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife - Maternity Designation Nurse Level 3

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2027

Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Darwin

Position number 1082 RTF 357147 Closing 15/10/2026

Contact Officer Erin McNamee on 0417 899 857 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357147

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Applies advanced nursing and/or midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

Context statement To provide clinical leadership and support to the Delivery Suite, which provides specialist care to antenatal and intrapartum admissions.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing and/or midwifery care to achieve identified individual or group

health outcomes.
1. Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a designated portfolio

e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.
1. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing and/or midwifery care, including the evaluation and required

revision of practice.
1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, secure services and workplaces.
1. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing and/or midwifery relating to this vacancy

with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills.
1.



Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff

and students.
1. Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education,

assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
1. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary

working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
1. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for clients and families.

Desirable

1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.

Further information Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with

Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Clinical Nurse/Midwife - Maternity (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin