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Northern Territory Government

Director of Nursing, Mental Health

Department of Health · Alice Springs

Hiring organisation
Department of Health
Location
Alice Springs
Employment
Permanent
Salary
$168,246–$176,039 pa
Posted
17 July 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Source checked
27 July 2026

About this role

Provide high level strategic leadership across Mental Health Services in the Central Australia Region, including leading and collaborating in the development, review and evaluation of services, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness and delivery of contemporary safe and effective healthcare across Mental Health and Other Drugs Central Australia Region clinical teams. Whilst a postgraduate qualification is an essential requirement for ongoing appointment to this vacancy, all applicants will be assessed. If the most suitable applicant does not hold the qualification, they may be appointed on a fixed basis with ongoing appointment subject to attaining the qualification during the fixed term. One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 3 years. Work unit: Mental Health and Other Drugs Central Australia Region Nurse Level 7 - Remuneration Package $197,471 - $204,487 (including salary $168,246 - $176,039) Vacancy type: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time Special instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. Contact: Josephien Rio on 08 8951 9169 or GMMHAODCentral.Health@nt.gov.au

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