Nurse Level 4 - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383 (including salary $123,717 - $134,257)Barkly Mental Health TeamTennant CreekOne 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 Governmenthttps://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg Explore working for NT Healthhttps://nt.gov.au/wellbeinghttps://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1200392/nurse-and-midwife-incentives.PDFhttps://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: 29491Closing 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
