Job Description
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Population and Primary Health Care
Job title Aboriginal Health Practitioner Educator Designation Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $123,860 - $132,040 Location Darwin
Position number 1944 RTF 340767 Closing 09/02/2026
Contact officer Fiona Hildebrand at fiona.hildebrand@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340767
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
Manage and coordinate the professional development and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, across Top End
Population and Primary Health Care regions.
Context Statement
Having recent remote area nursing experience and a background in providing education, this role provides education, training, clinical and systems
advice and support to promote continual improvement of clinical and operational remote area health services in line with Departmental policies
and procedures across the Health Centres of the Top End. Experience driving a manual vehicle and a current NT driver's licence and a willingness
and ability to travel by road or light aircraft to remote communities for negotiated periods is required to fulfil the inherent responsibilities of this
role. There is an expectation that this role will provide interprofessional education support to remote health centres. This position reports to the
Education Manager Top End Population and Primary Health Care.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. In collaboration with the Chief Aboriginal Health Practitioner, professional leads, plan, develop, implements, and evaluate clinical education
and professional development for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner profession within Top End Population and
Primary Health Care.
2. Provides advice, recommendations, and education to individuals and groups, including healthcare consumers and staff with diverse
requirements, via a range of methods. Effectively uses adult learning principles.
3. Engage with training providers and other training and educational stakeholders, including multidisciplinary health educational teams to ensure
the delivery of consistent and coordinated training.
4. Provide advice on the design and development of education which is inclusive of; adult learning principles; student clinical placements;
traineeships; graduate programs; national safety and quality standards; clinical audits; accreditation requirements; professional capabilities and
standards.
5. Promote and follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with no conditions.
2. Minimum AQF level 7 as per NTPS Aboriginal Health Practitioner 2022-2025 Enterprise Agreement and/or signed learning agreement
demonstrating a commitment to achieve this.
3. Demonstrated experience providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice as an advanced practitioner across
diverse settings.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate education programs to meet organisational needs and/or address
new and emerging developments.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and
facilitate a positive learning environment across the practice area.
6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that
influence healthcare and delivery of education programs.
Further information:
Note any applicant who does not hold the essential AQF level will be appointed for a fixed term period of two years, subject to engaging and
participating in a learning agreement to obtain the required qualification.
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal
history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation
requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check
with contact person for requirements.
Agency Department of Health Work unit Population and Primary Health Care
Job title Aboriginal Health Practitioner Educator Designation Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $123,860 - $132,040 Location Darwin
Position number 1944 RTF 340767 Closing 09/02/2026
Contact officer Fiona Hildebrand at fiona.hildebrand@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340767
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
Manage and coordinate the professional development and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, across Top End
Population and Primary Health Care regions.
Context Statement
Having recent remote area nursing experience and a background in providing education, this role provides education, training, clinical and systems
advice and support to promote continual improvement of clinical and operational remote area health services in line with Departmental policies
and procedures across the Health Centres of the Top End. Experience driving a manual vehicle and a current NT driver's licence and a willingness
and ability to travel by road or light aircraft to remote communities for negotiated periods is required to fulfil the inherent responsibilities of this
role. There is an expectation that this role will provide interprofessional education support to remote health centres. This position reports to the
Education Manager Top End Population and Primary Health Care.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. In collaboration with the Chief Aboriginal Health Practitioner, professional leads, plan, develop, implements, and evaluate clinical education
and professional development for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner profession within Top End Population and
Primary Health Care.
2. Provides advice, recommendations, and education to individuals and groups, including healthcare consumers and staff with diverse
requirements, via a range of methods. Effectively uses adult learning principles.
3. Engage with training providers and other training and educational stakeholders, including multidisciplinary health educational teams to ensure
the delivery of consistent and coordinated training.
4. Provide advice on the design and development of education which is inclusive of; adult learning principles; student clinical placements;
traineeships; graduate programs; national safety and quality standards; clinical audits; accreditation requirements; professional capabilities and
standards.
5. Promote and follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with no conditions.
2. Minimum AQF level 7 as per NTPS Aboriginal Health Practitioner 2022-2025 Enterprise Agreement and/or signed learning agreement
demonstrating a commitment to achieve this.
3. Demonstrated experience providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice as an advanced practitioner across
diverse settings.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate education programs to meet organisational needs and/or address
new and emerging developments.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and
facilitate a positive learning environment across the practice area.
6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that
influence healthcare and delivery of education programs.
Further information:
Note any applicant who does not hold the essential AQF level will be appointed for a fixed term period of two years, subject to engaging and
participating in a learning agreement to obtain the required qualification.
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal
history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation
requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check
with contact person for requirements.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Aboriginal Health Practitioner Educator position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.