Midwife Clinical Specialist - Midwifery

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Tennant Creek Hospital - Clinical

Job title Midwife Clinical Specialist - Midwifery Designation Nurse Level 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 6 months

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 4235 RTF 355158 Closing 23/09/2026

Contact Officer Rizza Pagayon on 08 8962 4251 or TCH.NMC@nt.gov.au

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355158

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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.

Primary objective
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations, including
working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
Provide comprehensive maternity care for women and families living in the Tennant Creek region, ensuring continuity of care and support other
midwives to do so. Develop programmes for antenatal and postnatal education involving Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other stakeholders.
Develop effective partnerships with internal and external agencies in the area of maternity care through collaborative partnerships. Collect and
feedback on maternal quality improvement data and activities in response to service delivery agreement and key performance indicators.
Participate in on-call roster for the Midwifery Group Practice supporting the Tennant Creek Hospital.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with

individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive

client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. 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 Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, supporting well

developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
3. Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates

and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring

tact and diplomacy
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health

care provision for clients and families.
Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
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
worker (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for further information.