Nurse 4 (Remuneration Package Range $145,686 – $156,383)
Prison Health – Primary Health Care
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time or fixed vacancy for up to 18 months vacancy is available
Come to the Territory for the experience and stay for the lifestyle!
Make a difference in prison health with a rewarding career and great benefits.
Bring your expertise to our dynamic, and diverse healthcare setting!
Prison Health provides clinical services to adults sentenced and residing at Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC), within a multidisciplinary service delivery health team framework.
In this role you will provide specialist clinical care, with a focus on improving outcomes through illness prevention, early detection, and management of preventable chronic conditions in the context of the Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC). You will oversee client Adult Health checks, implement client care plans, lead and coordinate client specialist consultations through telehealth videoconferencing services, and provide supportive education to staff.
To be successful, you will:
- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for the same.
- Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
- Have well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.
The Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Retention bonus
- Salary packaging
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation assistance
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities
- Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
Lifestyle and Community
Central Australia and its largest town, Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language), is the spiritual and physical heart of Australia. Located in the centre of Australia, it is a unique and captivating place.
It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a great place for you to experience the regions natural wonders and culturally significant sites, including Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon and the Red Centre Desert.
Alice Springs has state-of-the-art sporting facilities, cinemas, a strong emphasis on community arts, and a great social atmosphere. It is recognised as one of the most diverse, accepting communities in the country, and with the Territory’s culturally rich society and community spirit, makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Sarah Hore on 08 8955 6112 or sarah.hore@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 3522
Closing date: 04/05/2026
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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
