Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs

Job title Senior Suicide Prevention Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 30/09/2027

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Alice Springs, Darwin

Position number 950 RTF 359270 Closing 02/11/2026

Contact Officer Simon Casey, Director Suicide Prevention on 08 8936 4048 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359270

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

Support the whole of government approach to suicide prevention as per the NT Suicide Prevention Implementation Plan 2023 – 2028 by assisting in coordinating suicide prevention forums, program initiatives, key action areas, activities and intervention strategies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Drive the implementation of person-centred, culturally safe suicide prevention workforce support and other related initiatives that





contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
1. Management of the annual community suicide prevention grants round.
2. Lead, coordinate and convene Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and groups to advance Aboriginal health and wellbeing

outcomes and peer learning opportunities, especially regarding Aboriginal youth in the NT.
1. Provide secretariat support to the NT Health Suicide Prevention committee’s or groups and ensure progress of NT Suicide Prevention

Implementation Plan 2023-2028.
1. Maintain accurate communication of NT Suicide Prevention information to support the sector including website, social media and

printed information materials.
1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, protected services and workplaces.
1. Develop and maintain effective and collaborative strategic partnerships with stakeholders including non-government organisations

and Government agencies.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge of suicide and self-harming behaviours,



local and national policies and strategic frameworks and suicide

prevention system management including those relating to Aboriginal people, youth, and other high-risk populations and support a focus on community awareness for the reduction of suicide and support people living with the effects of suicide.
1. Previous experience in engaging with stakeholders and developing and implementing fit for purpose workforce communication

materials.
1. Strong work ethic and commitment to quality outcomes with a high level of initiative and an ability to work independently to deliver

successful outcomes.
1. Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to enable communication across all levels

with various stakeholders with capacity to communicate clearly across cultural and professional boundaries with a strong customer focus.
1. Experience in providing secretariat and logistical support for meetings and/or forums.
2. Practical experience in the use of related software systems and/or office-based systems.

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.

📌 Senior Suicide Prevention Project Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs