Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator Maternity

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women Children and Youth

Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator Maternity Designation Nurse Level 5 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 08/12/2025 for up to 2 years

Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Darwin

Position number 1084 RTF Closing 16/10/2025

Contact officer Sara-Ann Harn on or sara-

About the agency

Apply online

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

This role will coordinate and deliver evidenced based education services to multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of women

across the spectrum of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, within inpatient and outpatient areas of RDPH. The role also

includes the provision of education, clinical supervision and support to undergraduate midwifery and medical students as well as

staff within the Maternity wards and outpatient settings. Development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement

projects to improve service provision is also a key deliverable, including collaboration with interstate and international organisations

and education providers.

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.

1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2. 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.

1. 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

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 Division of Women Children and Youth

Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator Maternity Designation Nurse Level 5 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 08/12/2025

Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Darwin

Position number 1084 RTF Closing 16/10/2025

Contact officer Sara-Ann Harn on or sara-

About the agency

Apply online

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

This role will coordinate and deliver evidenced based education services to multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of women

across the spectrum of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, within inpatient and outpatient areas of RDPH. The role also

includes the provision of education, clinical supervision and support to undergraduate midwifery and medical students as well as

staff within the Maternity wards and outpatient settings. Development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement

projects to improve service provision is also a key deliverable, including collaboration with interstate and international organisations

and education providers.

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.

1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2. 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.

1. 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

for further information.