Nurse Level 5 – Remuneration Package Range $160,244 – $166,898
Population and Primary Health Care, East Arnhem Region
Alyangula, Angurugu, Umbakumba
One full time vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 2 years
As the Nurse Education Coordinator – Primary Health, you will provide leadership, education and clinical support to remote healthcare teams across the East Arnhem Region. Working closely with staff, you will help strengthen clinical capability, promote best practice, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality Primary Health Care services within remote communities.
About you
You are a passionate and experienced Remote Area Nurse with strong leadership and education skills who thrives in dynamic and diverse environments.
To be successful, you will have:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Experience in the development and delivery of education and training programs within a healthcare setting.
- Advanced clinical nursing or midwifery knowledge with the ability to apply adult learning principles across a range of education methods.
- Proven ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate education programs that support organisational needs and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of the social, cultural and community factors that influence healthcare delivery and education within remote settings.
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Retention bonus
- Up to $1,724 leave loading per year
- Salary packaging
- Accommodation provided
- Fares Out of Isolated Location –FOIL- 3 per year
- 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation support
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
- Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
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Lifestyle and Community
Housing for this position is based in the beautiful seaside town of Alyangula, Groote Eylandt which is situated roughly 50 kilometres from the Northern Territory mainland in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Groote Eylandt Archipelago consists of 3 main communities and multiple homelands/outstations, with a predominately Aboriginal population of roughly 2,800 people.
Groote Eylandt is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. It is known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, Aboriginal art and culture, and some of the best beaches in Australia. Click on the link to explore East Arnhem: Arnhem Land | Northern Territory, Australia
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Emmeline Fletcher on 08 8987 0513 or Emmeline.Fletcher@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 18580
Closing date: 02/07/2026
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
