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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Population and Primary Health Care
Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator - Primary Health Care Designation Nurse 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years
Salary $132,267 - $139,215 Location Katherine

Position number 43236 RTF Closing 08/07/2025
Contact officer Amelia Peters on or [email protected]
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
Employing extensive experience, skills and knowledge in remote primary health care, this position provides educational support to staff
through educational programs (new to remote), essential training components, and upskilling of staff in relevant primary health care
aspects. This position is based at Katherine and requires outreach support to Big River Regions remote communities via road and/or light
aircraft.

Key duties and responsibilities
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.
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.
Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
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.
Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
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.
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs to better meet organisational needs and/or

address new and emerging developments.
Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.
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
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 [email protected] for
further information.

Approved: March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Population and Primary Health Care
Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator - Primary Health Care Designation Nurse 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years
Salary $132,267 - $139,215 Location Katherine

Position number 43236 RTF Closing 08/07/2025
Contact officer Amelia Peters on or [email protected]
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
Employing extensive experience, skills and knowledge in remote primary health care, this position provides educational support to staff
through educational programs (new to remote), essential training components, and upskilling of staff in relevant primary health care
aspects. This position is based at Katherine and requires outreach support to Big River Regions remote communities via road and/or light
aircraft.

Key duties and responsibilities
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.
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.
Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
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.
Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
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.
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs to better meet organisational needs and/or

address new and emerging developments.
Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.
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 [email protected] for
further information.