Nurse Level 4 RDO - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383

(including salary $123,717 - $134,257)

Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs, Central Australia Region Alice Springs, Northern Territory

One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months

Opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to undertake crisis assessment and deliver high-quality mental health services to patients in Central Australia.

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.

Located in Alice Springs, the Crisis and Assessment Treatment Team (CATT) provides specialist mental health services to clients across the Central Australian Region, including case management, assessments and therapeutic interventions.

As a Nursing Clinical Specialist, your primary objective is to provide collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated clinical care for complex client presentations, including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the speciaty area. This involves undertaking case management, conducting mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions, and 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 and well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and culturals is essential.

In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to communicate and work effectively in a culturally safe manner.



Ongoing appointment is subject to the completion of a Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to the specialty area.

In return, you will enjoy the advantages of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 11.5% Superannuation, up to 7 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Generous allowances and support with relocation will be provided. You may also be eligible for up to $40,000 in allowances, including attraction and retention, post graduate and professional development.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to Central Australia.

Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert.

About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Sarah Morrison on 08 8951 6939 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 15041

Closing date: 28/09/2026

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- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg

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- https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing
- https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1200392/nurse-and-midwife-incentives.PDF
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- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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📌 Nurse Clinical Specialist - Crisis Assessment Triage Team (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Alice Springs