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Nurse Clinical Specialist - Trachoma
Posted: 14 Feb 2025
Location: Central Australia
Based in Alice Springs, this exciting position supports the NT Trachoma Program, delivering vital services to providers, remote clinics, and clients.
- Nurse Level 4 — (Remuneration Package Range $140,786 — $151,125)
- Public Health Division, Centre for Disease Control
- Alice Springs
- Fixed vacancy to 30/06/2025
You’ll play a critical role in improving the identification, screening, treatment, and prevention of trachoma and trichiasis among Indigenous Australians, contributing to the elimination of trachoma as a public health issue. Responsibilities also include disease surveillance, participation in an on-call roster, and other public health nursing duties as needed.
The role requires a current NT-recognised vaccination certificate (or ability to obtain), a manual NT driver’s license, and completion of a 4WD training course (or willingness to complete). Travel by air and 4WD to remote communities is an essential part of the job, including regular stays of up to a week in remote areas.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant regional hub surrounded by iconic desert landscapes. The town provides excellent amenities such as schools, childcare, a hospital, gyms, cinemas, and diverse dining options. Alice Springs is rich in culture and outdoor activities, with connectivity to major cities via regular flights and driveable access to key destinations.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Teagan Nalder, Trachoma Coordinator on 08 8951 9514 or Teagan.nalder@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 30152
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/Jo…