Nurse Level 7 - Remuneration Package Range $191,686 - $198,497
(including salary $163,346 - $170,912)
Nursing Katherine Hospital
Katherine, Northern Territory
One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 3 years commencing 27/10/2025.
About Katherine Hospital
Katherine Hospital is a 60-bed facility serving the Big Rivers Region – an area larger than the state of Victoria. The hospital delivers high-quality care to a diverse and culturally rich population, with many patients from Aboriginal communities and remote cattle stations. With a strong reputation in rural and remote healthcare, Katherine Hospital is a centre of clinical excellence and workforce development in the Northern Territory.
As the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will be the senior clinical leader guiding the delivery of culturally safe, contemporary nursing and midwifery services. Your role will combine strategic vision, operational oversight, and professional leadership, directly shaping the quality of care delivered across the hospital.
Key Duties
* Provide expert leadership across multiple areas of clinical practice, ensuring safe, high-quality nursing and midwifery care
* Lead the design and evaluation of professional and operational service models that meet community needs
* Champion cultural safety, evidence-based practice, and innovation in care delivery
* Strategically manage human and financial resources to align with NT Health’s operational plans
* Model the NT Health values – safe, responsive, kind – in every decision and interaction
* Represent and advocate for the nursing and midwifery workforce at a local and Territory level
About you
We’re seeking for an experienced and values-driven nursing and midwifery leader ready to take on a high-impact executive role. You’ll bring:
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* A track record of leadership in healthcare strategy, people management, and change delivery
* Strong capabilities in building workplace culture and workforce capability
* Advanced interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with an inclusive and collaborative style
* A deep understanding of the cultural and social context of care in the Northern Territory
* Commitment to clinical governance, continuous improvement, and quality outcomes
Apply now!
Help shape the future of rural healthcare in the Territory.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Executive Officer on 08 8973 9195 or BigRiversRegion.ExecOffice@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 2641
Closing date: 06/08/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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