Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Clinical Governance - Primary Health Care
Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator - Designation Nurse Level 5 RDO
Women's Health Educator
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years
Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Alice Springs
Position number 3523 RTF 359438 Closing 26/11/2026
Contact Officer Mark Russell, A/Nurse Management Coordinator – Clinical Education Hub on 08 8951 7809 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359438
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 sound professional advice critical in dealing with significant issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and
coordination of education programs in defined practice area.
Context statement
Working as part of the Education Hub team, this role provides clinical leadership through the coordination and delivery of Women's Health
education, training and mentorship, principally within remote Primary Health Care services, while also contributing to the team's urban
and prison health clinical education programs. The position supports workforce capability development by promoting and implementing
evidence-based clinical practice in accordance with NT Health policies, procedures and strategic priorities. As a specialist Women's Health
resource, the role provides expert advice, support and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams to improve the quality and consistency of
care across the Central Australia region. A current NT manual driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one, is required, together with a
willingness and ability to travel by road or light aircraft to remote communities for negotiated periods. After-hours duties may be required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Collaborate in the development and implementation of education programs to support professional development needs of healthcare
workers and address inconsistencies between practice and policy within the defined practice area.
2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the provision of
client care and working alongside less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
4. 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.
5. 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 education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
3.
Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in an area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, and application of adult learning
principles using a range of modes/methods to enable delivery of high quality clinical and education practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs to better meet organisational needs and/or
address new and emerging developments.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.
6. Demonstrates and applies well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities
that influence healthcare and delivery of education programs.
Desirable
1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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.
Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Clinical Governance - Primary Health Care
Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator - Designation Nurse Level 5 RDO
Women's Health Educator
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Alice Springs
Position number 3523 RTF 359438 Closing 26/11/2026
Contact Officer Mark Russell, A/Nurse Management Coordinator – Clinical Education Hub on 08 8951 7809 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359438
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 sound professional advice critical in dealing with significant issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and
coordination of education programs in defined practice area.
Context statement
Working as part of the Education Hub team,
this role provides clinical leadership through the coordination and delivery of Women's Health
education, training and mentorship, principally within remote Primary Health Care services, while also contributing to the team's urban
and prison health clinical education programs. The position supports workforce capability development by promoting and implementing
evidence-based clinical practice in accordance with NT Health policies, procedures and strategic priorities. As a specialist Women's Health
resource, the role provides expert advice, support and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams to improve the quality and consistency of
care across the Central Australia region. A current NT manual driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one, is required, together with a
willingness and ability to travel by road or light aircraft to remote communities for negotiated periods. After-hours duties may be required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Collaborate in the development and implementation of education programs to support career development needs of healthcare
workers and address inconsistencies between practice and policy within the defined practice area.
2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the provision of
client care and working alongside less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
4. 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.
5. 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. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
4. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in an area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, and application of adult learning
principles using a range of modes/methods to enable delivery of high quality clinical and education practice.
5. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs to better meet organisational needs and/or
address new and emerging developments.
6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.
7. Demonstrates and applies well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities
that influence healthcare and delivery of education programs.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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 Coordinator Women's Health Educator (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs