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Posted: 11 March 2026

Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist – Child and Family Health Nurse

Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383
Alice Springs, NT

About the position

Nurse Level 4 – Remuneration Package Range $145,686 – $156,383

Primary and Public Health Care Outreach Services

Alice Springs

Three vacancies, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months are available

 

The Role

As the Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist, you will be working in the Healthy under 5 Kids Partnering Families program to provide specialist clinical outreach care to children under 5 years and their families. You’ll provide early intervention strategies and education to Population and Primary Health Care staff with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families in a culturally appropriate manner.

The HU5KPF program incorporates growth and development assessments, vaccinations, parenting support and advice in age-specific child health checks.

 

About You

You’ll be a proactive and culturally responsive clinician, committed to improving child and family health outcomes. To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

  • Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
  • High-level clinical knowledge and skills in Child and Family Health or related field, supported by strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to a learning culture through clinical guidance and mentoring.
  • Ability to travel to remote communities by 4WD or light aircraft as required
  • A current vaccination certificate (or eligible to obtain)
  • Hold a current NT driver’s licence (or eligible to obtain) and be confident driving a manual vehicle in regional and remote settings

 

The Benefits

  • Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities
  • Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

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The Lifestyle

Central Australia, home to Alice Springs (Mparntwe in Arrernte), is the heart of Australia. With a population of around 33,000, Alice Springs sits between Darwin and Adelaide, 1,500 km from each. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, it offers access to Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, and more. The well-maintained highways link Alice Springs to major cities in SA, QLD, and WA.

The town boasts modern sporting facilities, including an aquatic centre, basketball stadiums, and multi-purpose sporting fields, as well as cinemas, lively markets, and a thriving arts scene featuring galleries, festivals, and cultural events. With a strong sense of community and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere, Alice Springs makes it easy to connect with others, whether through sports, social groups, or community events.

 

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Monica Bennion on 08 8955 6129 or monica.bennion@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 41090

Closing date: 19/04/2026

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

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