Child Health Nurse in Darwin

Danila Dilba Health Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated Child Health Nurse (CHN) to provide culturally appropriate, family-centred care for children aged 0–5 years and their families. This role focuses on early intervention and supporting families with neurodevelopmental concerns to achieve positive health and developmental outcomes. Working collaboratively with GPs, Allied Health professionals, Family Support Workers, and the broader Primary Health Care team, the CHN will deliver high-quality assessments, care coordination, health education, and ongoing support within a holistic model of care.

Key Information

• Duration: Part-time fixed term until 30/06/2027 (4 days per week)
• Proposed Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Location: Gumileybirra (Women’s) Clinic- Unit 4/7 Rolyat St, Palmerston NT 0831
• Base Salary: $105,787 to $113,029 p.a. (RN 3.1-3.3)

What You Need to Succeed

• Current registration with AHPRA with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Post graduate qualifications in child health.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in child health program management and prevention activities with knowledge of the principles of primary health care and program delivery in the primary health care contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants of health relating to Aboriginal health.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in working with Communicare.
• Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar complex environment such as the service industry or public administration.
• Experience in facilitating programs with internal and external service providers.

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options

Employment with us is subject to:

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.