Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Complex Chronic Conditions

Northern Territory Government; Katherine; Remote; AUD 136,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Relocation support

Accommodation provided

12% superannuation

Fares Out of Isolated Location – FOIL

Job summary

Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Disease) role with East Arnhem Primary Health Care on Groote Eylandt, NT. Join a dynamic team delivering advanced clinical care to a remote community and provide clinical leadership to improve long-term outcomes.

You will assess and manage complex presentations, develop care plans, mentor staff and contribute to education, quality improvement and research within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with NMBA registration.
• Master’s program approved by NMBA or equivalent.
• AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in remote or community health settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage complex health needs within approved NP scope.
• Provide specialist advice on care planning and coordination.
• Act as a clinical resource and lead education, quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Clinical leadership

Rural health experience

Culturally informed care

Education

NMBA registration

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Nurse Level 5 - Remuneration Package Range $160,244 - $166,898

(including salary $136,235 - $143,391)

Nurse Level 6 - Remuneration Package Range $175,979 - $182,947

(including salary $149,765 - $157,329)

East Arnhem Primary Health Care

Umbakumba

One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 2 years

Bring your advanced clinical skills to a community where your expertise can make a real difference.

Make an impact beyond the consultation room.

Join East Arnhem Primary Health Care as a Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Disease) on Groote Eylandt, where your clinical leadership will support people with complex health needs and strengthen care within the community.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on, advanced clinical practice with meaningful leadership. You will assess, diagnose and manage diverse and complex health needs within your approved scope of practice, provide specialist advice on care planning and coordination, and be a trusted clinical resource for your colleagues.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will help strengthen safe, responsive and culturally informed care. You will also contribute to clinical education, professional development, quality improvement and research and building capability across the team.

What You Bring

You are an endorsed Nurse Practitioner who combines sound clinical judgement with a collaborative approach. You bring advanced and extended clinical expertise, confidence in managing complex presentations, and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and communities. You understand the importance of cultural and social context in delivering effective health care and are motivated to support best practice in a remote setting.

You will need current NMBA registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement, an NMBA-approved master’s program (or NMBA-determined equivalent) and a relevant AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification, as outlined in the job description.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Retention bonus
• Up to $1,724 leave loading per year
• Salary packaging
• Accommodation provided
• Fares Out of Isolated Location –FOIL- 3 per year
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Relocation support
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

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Lifestyle and Community

Housing for this position is based in the beautiful seaside town of Alyangula, Groote Eylandt which is situated roughly 50 kilometres from the Northern Territory mainland in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Groote Eylandt Archipelago consists of 3 main communities and multiple homelands/outstations, with a predominantly Aboriginal population of roughly 2,800 people.

Groote Eylandt is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. It is known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, Aboriginal art and culture, and some of the best beaches in Australia.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Serena Mulholland at [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number:

25199

Closing date:

05/11/2026

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