Clinical & Non-Clinical Jobs in The Territory

A considered and well-presented application will allow the panel to assess the information relevant to the position you are applying for.

To give yourself the best opportunity, your application should clearly demonstrate to the selection panel that you are suitably equipped to perform the role and that you possess all of the stated minimum essential skills, abilities, knowledge, experience and educational qualifications.

It is recommended that you carefully read the job description to understand what the position entails and that you meet the identified essential criteria in the context of the role before proceeding to an application.

The Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) values diversity and aims to achieve a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. NT Health is committed to improving recruitment, retention and career development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To support this, NT Health has a Special Measures Recruitment Plan whereby priority consideration is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to be assessed first in the selection process. Applicants must meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level of the position.

Further information is available on the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website.

Complete the online application via the Northern Territory Government job advertisement.

Please provide all details and documents as requested, which may include:

• Full personal details
• Registration with the relevant professional board
• Clinical experience
• Employment preference (full-time or part-time)
• Employment history
• Educational qualifications
• Referees

Registered Nurse (N2)

If you are applying for a Registered Nurse (N2) position, the “Apply now” button will direct you to our Register of Interest to complete your application.

Here you will nominate your clinical area of experience and have the opportunity to identify an area of interest if you wish to pursue development opportunities in another area.

Please follow the steps carefully and supply the documents requested to ensure a timely assessment of your application.

Your cover letter should address your interest, skills and experience as relevant to the selection criteria.

It must provide the panel with an understanding of how you think your application meets the criteria. You are not required to address each of the selection criteria individually. However, your 1-page cover letter should provide detail on your ability to meet the selection criteria.

Attach a current, comprehensive resume that includes your personal details, relevant clinical employment history and achievements, education, training courses, qualifications and professional memberships/registration.

Referees must include at least one direct line manager or supervising consultant/senior clinician who has been directly involved in overseeing your professional practice in the clinical setting.

If you are successful in receiving an offer of employment, you will be subjected to a Criminal History Check and required to provide local police clearances for all countries in which you have lived for more than one year during the last 10 years.

Under the provision of the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007, it is mandatory for any employee of NT Health to hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice. They must also carry their photo identification proof of clearance (Ochre Card) at all times whilst engaging in official duties. You will be able to apply for this once you arrive in the Northern Territory.

If you are applying for a role defined as:

• Category A (involving direct contact with blood or body substances) or
• Category B (involving indirect contact with blood or body substances),

you are required to provide confirmation of immune status and/or participate in screening and/or vaccination prior to any offer of employment being confirmed by having the relevant form completed by a General Practitioner or Nurse immuniser.

If you do not agree to participate, your application for employment cannot be considered further.

The category relevant to the role you are applying for will be listed in the job description.

If you are successfully employed within NT Health, you will be required to undergo periodic health screening and immunisation reviews by the employer.

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