Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit National Critical Care and Trauma Response

Centre
Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist Diphtheria Designation Nurse 4

Response
Job type Casual Duration Fixed for up to 6 months
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 (+ 22% loading) Location Various remote localities in Western Australia
Position number 70263780 RTF 361745 Closing 25/11/2026
Contact officer Kathleen McDermott on 08 89236 393 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361745
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
A unique opportunity to undertake a secondment across multiple locations in regional Western Australia. These roles will support the
diphtheria outbreak response, with a primary focus on vaccination delivery, alongside other public health response activities such as
vaccination planning,



case and contact management, community engagement and health promotion.
Successful applicant/s must be able to demonstrate experience of public health vaccination programs, a high level of cultural awareness,
experience working in remote settings, the ability to work in small teams, and a willingness to travel, including by light aircraft. Three
casual vacancies available for up to 6 months.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and qualified 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

professional 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.

📌 Casual Nurse Clinical Specialist, Diphtheria Response (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin