Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Gove District Hospital
Job title Project Officer, Communicate Study Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Part time (16 hours per week) Duration Fixed from 09/02/26 to 25/12/2026
Salary $88,297 – $92,687 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 23079 RTF 338318 Closing 06/01/2026
Contact officer Shernell Luckie on 08 8987 0516 / 0484 584 329 or Shernell.luckie@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=338318
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
The role will work in collaboration with the Safety and Quality to monitor compliance and drive quality improvements for the NSQHS
partnering with consumers and communicating for safety standards. You will work in collaboration with Menzies School of Health
Research, the Aboriginal Interpreter Service and key stakeholders to ensure there is effective communication between Aboriginal patients,
their carers and families, multi-disciplinary teams and clinicians across Gove District Hospital, to support coordinated and safe care for
Aboriginal patients. The role will facilitate training in cultural safety for health care providers at Gove District Hospital and will work with
the Menzies research team in the collection of quantitative data and patient experiences.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Implement and advocate for the Communicate Study activities in partnership with the multidisciplinary teams at GDH.
2. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with AIS and stakeholders to provide an effective interpreter service.
3. Monitor compliance and drive quality improvements for the NSQHS Partnering with Consumers and Communicating for Safety

Standards.
4. Ensure accurate records are maintained for departmental purposes and research through relevant data collection, monthly reports

and appropriate record keeping.
5. In conjunction with the research team, conduct service information sessions for multi-disciplinary teams, promote cultural safety

initiatives.
6. Facilitate qualitative interview data collection with Aboriginal patients, as well as collection of quantitative data on interpreter uptake,

self-discharge and health outcomes. Ensure data collection and storage in accordance with ethical and cultural guidelines
7. Participate in unit and research group meetings, business planning, staff essential training and quality improvement activities and

meeting with the Communicate Study Project Manager on a regular basis
8. 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.
9. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge of the social and cross-cultural issues affecting delivery of health services to Aboriginal people in the East

Arnhem Health Service and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
2. Experience in training and presenting to multidisciplinary audiences; have a high level of written communication and reporting skills.
3. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.
4. Demonstrated working knowledge of the benefits and improvements to the health literacy of Aboriginal patients, families, carers and

to their health outcomes, of critical medical information and advice communicated in their own language.
5. Ability to empower and engage people, drive and influence change, and lead by example
6. High level organisational and time management skills, computer systems and database proficiency.

Desirable
1. Knowledge of remote communities in the Northern Territory and of main Aboriginal languages.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and
criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For
immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or
body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

Approved: 15 October 2024 Mary-Clare Arkcoll, Regional Executive Director East Arnhem Region

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Gove District Hospital
Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife Project Officer Designation Nurse Level 3
Job type Part time (16 hours per week) Duration Fixed from 09/02/2026 to 25/12/2026
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 23079 RTF 338318 Closing 06/01/2026
Contact officer Shernell Luckie on 08 8987 0516 / 0484 584 329 or shernell.luckie@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=338318
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
Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and
professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

Context statement
The role will work in collaboration with the Safety and Quality to monitor compliance and drive quality improvements for the NSQHS
partnering with consumers and communicating for safety standards. You will work in collaboration with Menzies School of Health
Research, the Aboriginal Interpreter Service, and key stakeholders to ensure there is effective communication between Aboriginal patients,
their carers and families, multi-disciplinary teams and clinicians across Gove District Hospital, to support coordinated and safe care for
Aboriginal patients. The role will facilitate training in cultural safety for health care providers at Gove District Hospital and will work with
the Menzies research team in the collection of quantitative data and patient experiences.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health

outcomes.
2. Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a designated portfolio

e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.
3. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision

of practice.
4. Demonstrate Department of Health values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and

colleagues.
5. 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.
6. 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 well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy with

depth in some areas and a broad range of skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff

and students.
4. Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education,

assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
5. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary

working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
6. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that

influence health care provision for clients and families.

Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.

Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.
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 NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for
further information.