Specialist / Clinical Nurse/Midwife - Mental Health

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services - Big Rivers Region

Job title Mental Health Specialist Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 12/01/2026

Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Katherine

Position number 44667 RTF 335424 Closing 21/12/2025

Contact officer Jane Hair, Manager on 08 8973 8724 / 0447 840 938 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335424

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by
making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Applies knowledge, skills, attributes, and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals,
families, groups, and communities.

Context statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as a part of the multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will engage in the
provision of mental health triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine Hospital Emergency Department as part of the community mental
health team. The role will work in line with the NT Mental Health Act and will encompass crisis management, short term brief intervention using a recovery-
based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The role requires a current NT driver’s licence or have the ability
to obtain same.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate mental health and AOD services under supervision, within a multidisciplinary and recovery-oriented

framework.
2. Undertake comprehensive mental health and AOD assessments, including risk assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and short-term

therapeutic interventions for clients presenting with complex and acute needs
3. Participate in the ongoing review, monitoring, and evaluation of clients’ mental health status and treatment outcomes, ensuring coordinated care and

continuity of service delivery.
4. Collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, emergency department staff, and community-based services to facilitate integrated

and person-centred care.
5. Engage in regular supervision, reflective practice, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge relevant

to the role.
6. Maintain accurate and timely clinical and corporate records in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational requirements, and actively

participate in quality improvement, clinical audit, and service development activities to support the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based
mental health services.

7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high
quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy that meets membership eligibility requirements of the relevant association,

and registration for practice with the relevant Health Profession Board of Australia as applicable.
2. Developing clinical knowledge and skills in the provision of mental health services, including comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, treatment

planning, and recovery-oriented care under supervision.
3. Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to provide culturally safe, respectful, and effective services to Aboriginal clients and

families/carers, as well as those from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Demonstrated interest or experience in working within mental health settings such as inpatient, community, or hospital emergency departments, with

an understanding of the effects of mental illness on individuals, families, and communities.
5. Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

and engage effectively with clients, carers, and service providers to support positive health outcomes.
6. Knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement principles, evidence-based practice, and their application within a mental health

service environment.
7. Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and use electronic client information systems effectively, demonstrating good organisational skills,

initiative, and the capacity to manage workload responsibilities under supervision and within defined procedures.

Desirable
1. Experience working within a hospital emergency department or community mental health/AOD service environment.
2. Current Northern Territory driver’s licence

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A
criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements. For
immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) -
check with contact person.

Approved: August 2023 Renae Moore, Chief Allied Health Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services - Big Rivers Region
Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife – Mental Health Designation Nurse Level 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 12/01/2026 for up to 18 months
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Katherine

Position number 44667 RTF 335424 Closing 21/12/2025
Contact officer Jane Hair, Manager on 08 8973 8724 / 0447 840 938 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335424
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes, and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and
professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups, and communities.

Context statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as part of a multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will
engage in the provision of mental health/alcohol and other drugs (AOD) triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine
hospital emergency department as part of the community mental health/AOD team. The role will encompass crisis management, short
term brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The
successful applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations
with knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health

outcomes.
2. Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a designated portfolio

e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.
3. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision

of practice.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy with

depth in some areas and a broad range of skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff

and students.
4. Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education,

assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
5. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary working

relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
6. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for clients and families.

Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.

Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with
Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for
further information.

Approved: March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services - Big Rivers Region
Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife – Mental Health Designation Nurse Level 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 12/01/2026
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Katherine

Position number 44667 RTF 335424 Closing 21/12/2025
Contact officer Jane Hair, Manager on 08 8973 8724 / 0447 840 938 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335424
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes, and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and
professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups, and communities.

Context statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as part of a multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will
engage in the provision of mental health/alcohol and other drugs (AOD) triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine
hospital emergency department as part of the community mental health/AOD team. The role will encompass crisis management, short
term brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The
successful applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations
with knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. Inherent
to this role is completion of a recognised mental health qualification and a current NT driver’s licence or have the ability to obtain same

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health

outcomes.
2. Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a designated portfolio

e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.
3. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision

of practice.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.
3. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy with

depth in some areas and a broad range of skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff

and students.
5. Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education,

assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
6. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary working

relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
7. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for clients and families.

Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with
Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for
further information.