NT Health | Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Full-time or part-time | Fixed term up to 5 years
Base salary: $270,033 - $298,705 per annum, plus eligible allowances and benefits
More than a career move.
A life move.
Imagine swapping traffic jams for spectacular desert sunsets, long commutes for more time outdoors, and taking the next step in your clinical leadership career while making a meaningful difference to communities across Central Australia.
NT Health is seeking an experiencedSpecialist Psychiatristto join us asClinical Director of Psychiatry, based in Alice Springs.
This is an opportunity to combine senior clinical leadership with specialist psychiatric practice, helping shape the future of mental health care across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.
The opportunity
As Clinical Director, you'll provide strategic and clinical leadership across Mental Health Services in the Central Australia Region.
You'll lead specialist medical teams, work closely with senior executives and key stakeholders, and help deliver high-quality, culturally safe mental health services across urban and remote communities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic clinical advice and leadership to the regional executive.
Leading medical teams, including recruitment, supervision, mentoring and professional development.
Overseeing clinical governance, safety and quality improvement.
Supporting the delivery of evidence-based, culturally safe mental health care.
Contributing to specialist clinical practice and consultancy, including participation in the on-call roster as appropriate.




Helping shape the future direction of mental health services across Central Australia.
Remuneration and benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous leave entitlements and support to help you make the move to Central Australia.
Base salary: $270,033 - $298,705 per annum
Additional allowances may include:
Specialist Private Practice allowance (Category B): 50% of ordinary annual salary (approximately $138,662–$153,385)
Professional development allowance: $30,471
Other applicable allowances under the Medical Officers NTPS ********* Enterprise Agreement
Additional benefits include:
12% superannuation
6 weeks recreation leave
2 weeks professional development leave
Hospital salary packaging up to $9,010
Additional salary packaging options for mortgage, rent and other living expenses
Relocation assistance in accordance with NT Health guidelines
Allowances are subject to eligibility requirements under the Medical Officers NTPS ********* Enterprise Agreement.
Amounts are indicative and provided as a guide only.
Relocation assistance and salary packaging arrangements are subject to applicable conditions.
About you
We're looking for an experienced psychiatrist and clinical leader who:




Holds specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent.
Has extensive clinical psychiatric experience, including at least six years of full-time equivalent service as a Staff Specialist.
Demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning and clinical governance capabilities.
Has experience supervising, mentoring and developing medical teams.
Is committed to evidence-based, culturally protected mental health care.
Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, carers and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Understands the challenges and opportunities of delivering healthcare across urban and remote communities.
Holds, or can obtain, a current NT driver's licence.
Discover life in Alice Springs
Located in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs offers an opportunity to enjoy a different pace of life without putting your career ambitions on hold.
Beyond work, you'll discover:
Spectacular desert landscapes and iconic national parks
Hiking, camping and outdoor adventures
A vibrant arts and cultural scene
Opportunities to learn about the rich cultures of Central Australia's Aboriginal communities
A welcoming community and opportunities to build meaningful connections
More time to enjoy life outside work
Whether you're looking for a new professional challenge, a change of scenery or an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to regional healthcare, Alice Springs offers a distinctive combination of career and lifestyle opportunities.
Lead meaningful change in mental health care while discovering life in the heart of Australia.
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📌 Clinical Psychiatrist (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs