This is a Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health role with Northern Territory Government based in Alice Springs, NT, AU Northern Territory Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health role at Northern Territory Government Nurse Level 4 - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383 (including salary $123,717 - $134,257) Barkly Mental Health Team Tennant Creek One full time vacancy, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months is available Opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse delivering high-quality mental health services to patients and their families. The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course. Operating in the Barkly Region, the Mental Health Team provides specialist mental health services to clients across the Barkly Region, including case management, assessments and therapeutic interventions. As a Nursing Clinical Specialist, Mental Health your primary responsibility is to undertaking case management, conduct mental health assessments and provide therapeutic interventions with individuals, families and communities. You will participate in the development of contemporary models of care, including new service models in response to NT Health and national mental health reforms. You will also be accountable for providing sound professional advice and education on mental health issues to clients and family members. To be successful, you will be an accomplished MH Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with demonstrated recent clinical experience in mental health assessment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, treatment and rehabilitation methods in Mental Health Nursing is essential. In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 12% Superannuation, six weeks recreational and two weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to the Territory and moving to Tennant Creek, an authentic Outback town and home to over 3,000 people. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to enjoy the many benefits of living in a regional town including exploring Waramungu country, swimming at the Mary Ann Dam, four-wheel-driving through the Davenport Ranges and visiting one of the Territory’s famous natural landmarks, the Devil’s Marbles. Explore working in the Northern Territory Government https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg Explore working for NT Health https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1200392/nurse-and-midwife-incentives.PDF https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/1200390/allied-health-incentives.pdf Explore living in Tennant Creek https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/ jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/Barkly_regional_guide.pdf For further information about this vacancy please contact: Elenoa Lomani on 08 8962 4561 or elenoa.lomani@nt.gov.au Quote vacancy number: 29491 Closing date: 02/04/2026 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/Search Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Northern Territory Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Undertaking case management Conducting mental health assessments ️ Providing therapeutic interventions Key Strengths Mental health assessment Therapeutic interventions Case management A Final Note: This is a role with Northern Territory Government not with Hatch.
