Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary Health Care Urban

Job title Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist, Family Nurse Visitor Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 18/01/2027 up to 2 years

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin

Position number 29463 RTF 359002 Closing 03/11/2026

Contact Officer Chris McGill on 0499 738 647 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359002

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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations, including working
with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
The Remote Mums, Bubs and Families (RMBF) program is funded by the Commonwealth Government to deliver a First Nations-led, culturally grounded
Maternal and Child Health Program in select communities. It aims to provide evidence based, culturally responsive practice to support optimal health and
wellbeing outcomes for First Nations mothers, infants and families, improving early childhood development, maternal wellbeing, and healthy birth outcomes.
This program provides complementary services to clinical care to promote physical,



behavioural and developmental changes, that promote healthy
outcomes for First Nations families. The Family Nurse Visitor will work for RMBF, providing continuity of care for families throughout the antenatal period
continuing until the child is 2 years old. Families can continue to engage with the service until the child’s 3rd birthday. The Family Nurse Visitor will deliver
the program alongside a local cultural worker. Travel to remote communities will be required by light aircraft and 4WD including 2-to-4-night stays for
arranged weeks at the communities; Wadeye, Wurrumiyanga, Gunbalanya and Maningrida. Experience driving a manual vehicle and a current NT driver’s
licence is required to fulfil the inherent responsibilities of the role.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals,

as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive client care

and/or case management within the speciality area.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. Follow 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.
6.



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 highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, supporting well developed

clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
3. Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less

experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established skilled precedents

and organisational policies and supporting change management.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring tact and

diplomacy.
6. Demonstrates 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 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 worker (direct contact with blood or body substances).
Please contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist, Family Nurse Visitor (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin