Job Description

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

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Nurse Level 7 Remuneration Package Range $197,471 - $204,487 (Including salary $168,246 - $176,039)

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

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Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services - Program and Management

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Darwin, Northern Territory

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Fixed vacancy for 2 years

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An exciting leadership chance exists for a Director of Specialist Services to provide strategic leadership and high-level operational management across:

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- Forensic Mental Health Services
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- Forensic Disability Unit
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- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
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Reporting at a senior level,



you will lead the integration of Forensic Health Services and the design and development of contemporary CAMHS service models. The role is responsible for driving integrated models of care, leading service reform initiatives, and overseeing significant organisational change management activities to improve service delivery and outcomes.

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The successful applicant will demonstrate strong strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational management capabilities, with experience leading complex health or human services programs.

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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: 44602

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Closing date: 22/09/2026

📌 Director of Specialist Service (Darwin City)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Darwin City