Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Central Australia Region

Job title Child and Youth Administration Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 02/11/2026 to 01/08/2027

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs

Position number 32445 RTF 357658 Closing 07/10/2026

Contact officer Bob Babu on 08 8951 7842 or [email protected]

About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357658

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

Provide high-level administration support to the Child and Youth Mental Health team, including the coordination of Mental Health Child and Youth Outpatient Clinics for Central Australia Region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide prompt, skilled and accurate information for in-person and telephone enquiries, directing calls or messages to staff





and attending to requests as necessary.
1. Maintain the C and Y Building, including repairs and maintenance, and manage related contracts in consultation with the Finance

Officer.
1. Arrange and manage clients referrals and appointments through Caresys and JCCB or as requested by Child and Youth clinicians.
2. Coordinate all clinics, remote clinical visits throughout the region, staff leave, staff availability and contingency planning for clinics .
3. CCIS and PCIS data entry including the uploading of referrals and other relevant client documentation
4. Register and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondence to the correct personnel for action and provide administrative

support for C and Y staff as required.
1. Maintain and order stationery supplies for Child and Youth Mental Health Team.
2. 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 in the workplaces.
1. Fire Warden and WH&S; Committee Member.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Ability to provide organised and timely administrative support using initiative and flexibility.
2. High-level oral and written communication skills,



with demonstrated ability to deal effectively with members of the public in person

and on the telephone.
1. Ability to work under pressure within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
2. High level of self-management including ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and the ability to recognise and deal with appropriately with sensitive issues.
4. Demonstrated computing skills with proficiency in a range of relevant computer software with ability to undertake high quality data

entry and effective retrieval of information.
1. Relevant experience working and communicating with people with mental and physical disabilities including an ability to interact

effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Working knowledge of Community Care Information System (CCIS), Caresys including Jadecare Clinical Booking (JCCB), Primary

Care Information System (PCIS), Clinical Work Station (CWS) and Travel Request Information Processing System (TRIPS)
1. NT Drivers Licence or the ability to obtain

Further Information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check website for requirements.

📌 Child and Youth Administration Coordinator (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs