Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and
Other Drugs Service
Job title Consultant Psychiatrist Designation Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $213,380 - $261,100 Location Darwin
Position number 43554 RTF 356217 Closing 08/11/2026
Contact officer Dr Robert Parker on 0419 624 877 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356217
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 clinical services in psychiatry at level of Consultant to Top End Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
(TEMHAODS), participate fully in activities of the Northern Territory Medical Program in particular the teaching of psychiatry
to medical students and in the Post Graduate Psychiatry Training Program of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College
of Psychiatry (RANZCP).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assess, plan and undertake management of inpatients and outpatients as required.
2. Participate in after-hours on call roster and be available for consultation for daytime crisis calls in the designated area of
clinical responsibility.
3. Fulfil statutory requirements under the Northern Territory Mental Health and Related Services Act (the Act) and other
legislation as appropriate in addition to ensuring that Northern Territory (NT) legislation is accurately interpreted and
utilised.
4. Participate in the postgraduate psychiatry training program as teacher, supervisor and member of the RANZCP NT
Training Committee, provide consultancy, clinical leadership and supervision as appropriate to other clinical staff.
5. Practice in accord with TEMHAODS philosophies, policies, procedures and standards; including establishing and
maintaining appropriate client records, writing reports and complying with management information system
requirements in accordance with ethical and skilled standards of the RANZCP, as well fulfilling the continued
education requirements of the RANZCP.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the
work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1.
Eligible for appropriate registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and admission or
eligible for admission for Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated experience in teaching of junior medical staff and other professionals.
3. Proven skills in the effective use of information technology records and systems maintenance for the effective delivery
of client services.
4. Ability to obtain NT criminal history and working with children clearances.
Desirable
1. Experience in education, training, management and program development in mental health.
2. Experience in providing psychiatric services in remote and rural settings.
3. Hold current NT drivers licence or have the ability to obtain one
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 with contact person for requirements.
Approved: 04/03/26 Robert Parker, Director of Psychiatry
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other
Drugs Service
Job title Consultant Psychiatrist Designation Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $270,033 - $298,705 Location Darwin
Position number 43554 RTF 356217 Closing 08/11/2026
Contact officer Dr Robert Parker on 0419 624 877 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356217
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 clinical services in psychiatry at level of Consultant to Top End Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
(TEMHAODS), participate fully in activities of the Northern Territory Medical Program in particular the teaching of psychiatry
to medical students and in the Post Graduate Psychiatry Training Program of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College
of Psychiatry (RANZCP).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assess, plan and undertake management of inpatients and outpatients as required.
2. Participate in after-hours on call roster and be available for consultation for daytime crisis calls in the designated area of
clinical responsibility.
3. Fulfil statutory requirements under the Northern Territory Mental Health and Related Services Act (the Act) and other
legislation as appropriate in addition to ensuring that Northern Territory (NT) legislation is accurately interpreted and
utilised.
4. Participate in the postgraduate psychiatry training program as teacher, supervisor and member of the RANZCP NT
Training Committee, provide consultancy, clinical leadership and supervision as appropriate to other clinical staff.
5. Practice in accord with TEMHAODS philosophies, policies, procedures and standards; including establishing and
maintaining appropriate client records, writing reports and complying with management information system
requirements in accordance with ethical and professional standards of the RANZCP, as well fulfilling the continued
education requirements of the RANZCP.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the
work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Eligible for appropriate registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and admission or
eligible for admission for Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent.
2. Have completed not less than the equivalent of six years of full time service as a Staff Specialist.
3. Demonstrated experience in teaching of junior medical staff and other professionals.
4. Proven skills in the effective use of information technology records and systems maintenance for the effective delivery
of client services.
5. Ability to obtain NT criminal history and working with children clearances.
Desirable
1. Experience in education, training, management and program development in mental health.
2. Experience in providing psychiatric services in remote and rural settings.
3. Hold current NT drivers licence or have the ability to obtain one
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 with contact person for requirements.
📌 Consultant Psychiatrist (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin