Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary Health Care East Arnhem
Job title Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator - Designation Nurse Level 5 RDO

Continuous Quality Improvement
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 29688 RTF 354581 Closing 08/11/2026
Contact officer Serena Mulholland on 0408 560 686 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354581

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
Provides a reference point for appropriate, sound clinical and professional advice which affects the work processes, services, and
client care of the multidisciplinary team in a defined practice area.
Context statement
Working collaboratively with the Primary Health Care centres located in the East Arnhem region, and MH/AOD team this




position requires extensive experience in applying contemporary approaches to Continuous quality Improvement (CQI) activities
and sound knowledge of Safety and Quality processes. The successful applicant will be required to travel by light plane or 4WD
to remote communities and hold an NT manual drivers licence or ability to obtain same.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provides direct clinical care in a defined practice area for client group with diverse and/or complex care requirements.
2. Provides sound professional advice critical in dealing with significant issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation

and coordination of client care in a defined practice area.
3. 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.
4. 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 advanced knowledge, skills and experience in the relevant area of clinical nursing/midwifery in dealing with

significant issues related to assessment, planning, review,



evaluation and coordination of client care for groups and individuals
with diverse and/or complex care requirements.

3. Demonstrates proficiency in the understanding, application, analysis and interpretation of a qualified body of knowledge
to provide sound advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.

4. Demonstrated experience in collaboratively supporting and participating in investigating and implementing recommendations
for improved health outcomes using a range of appropriate audit/research approaches.

5. Demonstrated use of excellent communication skills to maximise productive working relationships including with relevant
specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding in
undertaking challenging, demanding and complex work.

6. Demonstrates promoting a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring
students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.

Desirable
1. Graduate Diploma beyond entry-to-practice in specialty.
Further information
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 (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact
[email protected] for further information.

📌 Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator - Continuous Quality Improvement (Nhulunbuy)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Nhulunbuy