Nurse Practitioner (N5/N6) – Complex Chronic Care Lead

Department of Health; Umbakumba; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in the Northern Territory seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner Candidate to manage complex chronic conditions. The position is ongoing, permanent, full-time, with blocks of leave (RDO). Remuneration ranges reflect Nurse Level 5 and 6, with multiple salary bands depending on qualifications and experience.

Closes 05/11/2026. Location: East Arnhem Primary Health Care. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Qualifications

• Uses expert nursing skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a person’s health needs within relevant clinical specialty area.
• Provides senior leadership and reference point for best practice in matters of clinical importance across a specialist client population.
• Selection will be made at the N5 or N6 level depending on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Uses expert nursing skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of health needs within a clinical specialty area.
• Provides senior leadership and reference point for best practice across a specialist client population.

Job description

Department of Health in the Northern Territory seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner Candidate to manage complex chronic conditions. The position is ongoing, permanent, full-time, with blocks of leave (RDO). Remuneration ranges reflect Nurse Level 5 and 6, with multiple salary bands depending on qualifications and experience.

Closes 05/11/2026. Location: East Arnhem Primary Health Care. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.