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

Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Specialist, Maternity Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 3/12/2026 up to 27/08/2027
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin

Position number 28314 RTF 359405 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact Officer Sarah Holder on 08 8922 7710 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359405

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
Provide coordinated education programs, sound clinical and education advice, and may provide direct clinical care for complex client
presentations within the specialty area.
Context statement
This role will coordinate and deliver evidenced based education services to multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of women across




the spectrum of pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, within inpatient and outpatient areas of RDPH. The role also includes the
provision of clinical supervision and support to staff within the Maternity wards and outpatient settings and the development,
implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement projects to improve service provision.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide specialist education advice and support professional development activities within a defined area of practice.
2. Provide direct support, instruction, and feedback, including mentoring students, graduates, and less experienced staff, across the

multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
4. Follows defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
5. Fosters 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 highly developed clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery.
3. Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education and professional development for the specialist

practice area.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning setting.
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for individuals and groups.
Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to 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.

📌 Nurse/Midwife Education Specialist, Maternity (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin