Child Health Nurse

Katherine West Health Board; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to AU$128,000 + 12% superann

Six weeks annual leave + 18% leaveload

Relocation assistance

Ongoing professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Katherine West Health Board is seeking a clinician to drive child health outcomes across remote Katherine communities. Base in Katherine with regular remote travel, working with primary health care teams and family support services to deliver a population health approach to child health.

You will lead high-quality care for children aged 5 to 17, support immunisations, and collaborate with Aboriginal Health Practitioners to empower families in a culturally safe setting.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration eligibility as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with a practising certificate.
• Current NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and Criminal History Check.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote communities by road and light aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary health care, routine health checks, developmental assessments, and early intervention.
• Ensure timely delivery of immunisations in line with the NT Childhood Vaccination Schedule.
• Identify and respond to emerging health issues, including mental health, substance use, and sexual health.
• Work alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and community staff to empower children and families.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Primary Health Care staff on child health conditions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Community travel readiness

Education

AHPRA registration eligibility with practising certificate

Job description

Shaping Healthy Futures for Children

Drive strong health outcomes for children and young people aged 5 to 17 across remote Katherine communities. Based in Katherine with regular remote travel, you will deliver a population health approach to child health alongside primary health care teams and family support services.

Duties

• Deliver high-quality primary health care, routine health checks, developmental assessments, and early intervention
• Ensure timely delivery of immunisations in line with the NT Childhood Vaccination Schedule
• Identify and respond to emerging health issues, including mental health, substance use, and sexual health
• Work alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and community staff to empower children and families
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Primary Health Care staff on child health conditions

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary up to $128,000 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
• Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading
• Relocation assistance to support your move
• Ongoing professional development, training, and capacity-building opportunities
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration and growth

Is This You?

• AHPRA registration eligibility as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with a practising certificate
• Current NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), Criminal History Check, and NT Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote communities for up to a week at a time by road and light aircraft
• Post graduate qualifications in child health or experience working in remote Aboriginal communities
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and commitment to the self-determination of Aboriginal communities

About Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering primary health care across 162,000 km² of remote Katherine West, NT. We take a whole-of-person approach to wellbeing and are committed to evidence-based, culturally appropriate care.