Job Description

Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $184,781 - $201,234 (Including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

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Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $184,781 - $201,234

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(Including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

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(Including salary $168,246 - $176,039)

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Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

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Darwin, Northern Territory

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Fixed vacancy for 2 years

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Selection will be made at the SAO2, /SP2 or N7 level depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

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Lead the Future of Acute Mental Health Services in the Top End

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and visionary leader to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as the Director of Acute Services.

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In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and effective senior operational management of the Top End Region's acute mental health services. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, contemporary mental health care while contributing to the strategic development and growth of the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS).

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Working collaboratively with executive leaders, clinical stakeholders, government agencies and community partners, you will drive service excellence, workforce capability, innovation and continuous improvement across acute mental health services.





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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide strategic leadership and senior operational management of acute mental health services across the Top End Region.
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- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic priorities for the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.
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- Lead service planning, reform and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of secure, effective and person-centred care.
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- Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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- Build and maintain strong partnerships with health services, government agencies, community organisations and key stakeholders.
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- Lead workforce planning, development and engagement strategies to support a high-performing multidisciplinary workforce.
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- Ensure services operate within legislative, regulatory, financial and governance frameworks.
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Why Join Us?

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This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future direction of acute mental health services across the Top End, while making a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

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Sarah Anstey on 08 8999 4956 or [email protected]

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Quote vacancy number: 16352

📌 Director of Acute Services (Darwin City)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Darwin City