Child Health Outreach Nurse/ Aboriginal Practitioner – Congress – Alice Springs
9 hours ago
- Base Salary: $103,759 – $110,838 (p.a.)
- Total Effective Package: $126,455 – $134,420 (p.a.)*
- Full-Time, Continuous Contract
Why Congress?
For over 50 years, Congress has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people. Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally appropriate primary healthcare service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remote communities: Amoonguna, Ntaria (and Wallace Rockhole), Santa Teresa, Utju (Areyonga), Imanpa, Yulara and Mutitjulu.
What's in it for you?
Working with Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including:
- six weeks' annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- 15 days professional development / study leave
- generous salary packaging
- a strong commitment to professional development
- access to Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
- $7,000 relocation assistance (where applicable)
- district allowance and remote benefits
- two weeks' free, shared accommodation while you settle in.
You will also be supported by Northern Territory PHN through our recruitment and development program. We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government.
What's the role?
Congress are looking for a Full-Time Child Health Nurse to join their Child Health & Engagement team. The Child Health & Engagement Section provides integrated, holistic and coordinated services for Aboriginal children aged 0-5years, and their families to ensure they are healthy and well prepared for school.
The Child Health Nurses work with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to provide evidence-based child health services to children including child health assessments, immunisations and developmental screening to give our babies and children the best start in life.
Is the role right for you?
- Current AHPRA registration with a minimum of five years clinical practice.
- Expert knowledge of the NT vaccination schedule in relation to childhood immunisations, accredited to provide immunisation or willingness to undertake accreditation.
- Working knowledge of Child Health and an understanding of current practices, theories and values.
- Knowledge of child development and how it relates to Aboriginal children in Central Australia.
What's it like living in Alice Springs?
A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders. Stunning landscapes, remote communities and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore, including the spectacular Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges which surround it.
If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the 'Apply for this job' button.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on or email
- Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options
for this Child Health Outreach Nurse/ Aboriginal Practitioner – Congress – Alice Springs job
Job Reference:
AD-1670
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
- Job Category:
Nursing
- Pay Rate:
Total Effective Package: $126,455 - $134,420 (p.a.)*
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