Nurse Level 4 RDO - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383

(including salary $123,717 - $134,257)

Centre for Disease Control

Alice Springs

One full time vacancy fixed for 12 months is available

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialised public health nursing support to the Tuberculosis/Leprosy program within the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in Alice Springs. This temporary position will provide additional capacity and support to the current TB nursing team in delivering essential TB prevention, management and follow-up services across Central Australia.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to contribute to the prevention and management of Tuberculosis and Leprosy across Central Australia while working within an experienced multidisciplinary public health team.

The role provides specialised nursing expertise and coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for clients with complex presentations. Key activities include TB case management, contact tracing, screening, treatment support and follow-up, health education and other disease control activities.

Working collaboratively with the TB team, CDC programs, remote health services and other stakeholders, you will support safe, timely and culturally appropriate care for individuals, families and communities. Occasional travel may be required, including travel by light aircraft or 4WD.

You’ll bring well-developed clinical knowledge and decision-making skills, strong communication and teamwork abilities,



and an understanding of the social and cultural factors influencing health care delivery in Central Australia. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or eligibility for registration, is required.

The Benefits:

- Competitive remuneration package
- Retention bonus
- Salary packaging
- 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation support
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.
- Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

View the Nurse incentives Living and working in Alice Springs offers a rare blend of professional challenge and personal reward, where your skills will make a tangible difference in people’s lives. If you have a passion for equitable healthcare, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to professional excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Lifestyle and Community

Central Australia and its largest town, Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language), is the spiritual and physical heart of Australia. Located in the centre of Australia, it is a unique and captivating place.

Alice Springs is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people.



The town is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each away. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a great place for you to experience the regions natural wonders and culturally significant sites, including Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon and the Red Centre Desert.

Well-maintained, sealed highways provide the most direct routes between the Northern Territory from cities in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.

Alice Springs has state-of-the-art sporting facilities, cinemas, a strong emphasis on community arts, and a great social atmosphere.

Alice Springs is recognised as one of the most diverse, accepting communities in the country, and with the Territory’s culturally rich society and community spirit, makes it an easy place to meet people and make current friends.

Apply now!

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Rebecca Curr on [08 895 16908](tel:08 895 16908) or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 70263170

Closing date: 03/11/2026

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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

📌 Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist Tuberculosis/Leprosy (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs