Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Northern Territory Health
Job title 2026 Aboriginal Enrolled Nurse in Training Designation Nurse 1 75%
Job type Part time (16 hours per week) Duration Fixed from 16/02/2026 for 2 years
Salary $53,523 Location Darwin
Position number 48759 RTF Closing 11/01/2026
Contact officer Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer on or
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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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
Assist with delivery of patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Context statement
The Aboriginal Enrolled Nurse in Training Program is a key 'entry to practice' initiative for NT Health to increase
representation of Aboriginal nurses in its workforce. The program assists eligible NT Aboriginal students undertake a
Diploma of Nursing. The program provides participants employment while studying, guaranteed clinical placements to meet
requirements for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and a
pathway into a graduate program in an NT Health hospital after graduating.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with delivery of patient care in line with level of pre-registration training and competencies, and under the direct
supervision of a Registered Nurse.
2. Maintain satisfactory progress with pre-registration enrolled nurse program of study.
3. Foster a positive workplace culture demonstrating NTH values - safe; responsive; kind - in all interactions.
4. Follow defined service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the
work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.
5. Capability to undertake shift work.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate III Allied Health, Health Services Assistant, or Individual Support.
2. Ability to meet entry requirements for Diploma of Nursing.
1. Possess oral and written communication skills which facilitate fulfilment of key responsibilities.
2. Demonstrated initiative, reliability and punctuality, capacity to maintain confidentiality, and capacity to work as an
effective team member.
1. Demonstrated understanding of hygiene, infection control, and work health and safety principles.
2. Demonstrated capacity to take direction and to organise and prioritise work to complete delegated tasks.
3. Ability to perform physical tasks and be physically fit to undertake these tasks.
Further information
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 for further information.