Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service

Job title Specialist/Nurse Clinical Specialist, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Designation Nurse Level 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 18 months

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Katherine

Position number 44665 RTF 360465 Closing 22/11/2026

Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360465

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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations, including
working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as a part of the multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will engage
in the provision of mental health/AOD triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine Hospital Emergency Department as part of the
community mental health/AOD team. The role will work in line with the NT Mental Health Act and will encompass crisis management, short term
brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The successful
applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations with knowledge of
contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. The role requires eligibility for
Designated Mental Health Practitioner status under the NT Mental Health Act, together with a current NT driver's licence or the ability to obtain
same.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with

individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive

client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. 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 and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated highly-developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, supporting well

developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
3. Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates

and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring

tact and diplomacy
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health

care provision for clients and families.
Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area. The preferred or
recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements.
To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A healthcare worker (direct
contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service





Job title Specialist/Nurse Clinical Specialist, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 18 months

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Katherine

Position number 44665 RTF 360465 Closing 22/11/2026

Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360465

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
Applies specialist knowledge, skills, attributes, and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and professional relationships
with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Context Statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as a part of the multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will engage
in the provision of mental health/AOD triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine Hospital Emergency Department as part of the
community mental health/AOD team. The role will work in line with the NT Mental Health Act and will encompass crisis management, short term
brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The successful
applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations with knowledge of
contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. Inherent to this role is completion of
a recognised mental health qualification and a current NT driver’s licence or have the ability to obtain same.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provision of high-level clinical services of mental health assessment and treatment options to targeted clients.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.
3. Ensure Mental Health/AOD Services are delivered/managed in accordance with National/NT strategic operational directions/ operating

procedures, legislative requirements, best practice and departmental/program policies.
4. Maintain high standards in report writing, electronic record keeping, and file maintenance and quality assurance in service delivery.
5. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
6. 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.
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Have a recognised degree in, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with registration to practice as a Registered Occupational

Therapist or Psychologist or eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
2. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge, skills, and experience in Mental Health and/or Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs.
4. Demonstrates contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education, assist in

management, research/quality assurance activities.
5. Demonstrates effective communication skills to influence others in a mature, confident manner including maintaining productive multi-

disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours and the resolution of conflicts.
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health

care provision for clients and families.
7. Proven skills in using electronic information systems for maintaining accurate records with a high standard of accurate, proficient

documentation and the ability to manage own workload including administrative with minimal supervision.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area. The preferred or
recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements.




To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A healthcare workers (direct
contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Approved: August 2023 Renae Moore, Chief Allied Health Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service

Job title Specialist/Nurse Clinical Specialist, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Designation Nurse Level 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Katherine

Position number 44665 RTF 360465 Closing 22/11/2026

Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360465

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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations, including
working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as a part of the multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will engage
in the provision of mental health/AOD triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine Hospital Emergency Department as part of the
community mental health/AOD team. The role will work in line with the NT Mental Health Act and will encompass crisis management, short term
brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The successful
applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations with knowledge of
contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. The role requires eligibility for
Designated Mental Health Practitioner status under the NT Mental Health Act, together with a current NT driver's licence or the ability to obtain
same.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with

individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive

client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. 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 and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrated highly-developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, supporting well

developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,

graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
5. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring

tact and diplomacy.
7. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health

care provision for clients and families.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area. The preferred or
recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements.
To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A healthcare workers (direct
contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Specialist/Nurse Clinical Specialist, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (Katherine)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Katherine