Team Manager / Nurse Management Consultant - Adult Mental Health

Job Description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health - Alcohol and Other

Drugs Services

Job title Team Manager - Adult Mental Health Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin

Position number 2291 RTF 350109 Closing 21/07/2026

Contact Officer Shabnam Shabir on 08 8999 4352 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId\=350109

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

Manage, lead and develop the Adult Mental Health Team to ensure delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate, multi-disciplinary

and effective mental health services.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high level leadership, induction, guidance, mentoring, support, and expert advice to staff to ensure the effective

delivery mental health services to the target population.

2. Ensure the delivery of mental health services within the adult mental health team is managed consistent with legislative

requirements, national and international best practice models, departmental and program policy and in accordance with

National and NT strategic operational directions and operating procedures.

3. Maintain effective collaborative partnerships with government agencies and other key stakeholders at local, Territory and

national levels.

4. Accurately analyse complex, multi-faceted problems and develop practical solutions and identify emerging issues and initiate

appropriate and timely actions, including undertaking any reviews.

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. Relevant Allied Health qualifications that meet membership eligibility requirements of the relevant Australian professional

associations, and registration for practice in Australia (AHPRA or relevant others).

2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in investigating, analysing, coordinating information, and providing concise, relevant

and timely advice, briefings and written reports to senior executives.

3. Experience in business planning/strategic policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, with sound understanding of

working within policies, frameworks, national guidelines and legislation relevant to mental health services.

4. Proven high level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and well-developed conflict management skills, with significant

experience working well with other teams, departments, services and stakeholders.

5. Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in leadership and change management of multidisciplinary teams ensuring

positive performance and productive outcomes, whilst having the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

6. Proven ability to initiate, implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.

7. High-level planning and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and complete tasks effectively, work

autonomously and consistently meet deadlines.

Desirable

1. Hold a current NT drivers’ licence or can obtain.

2. Post-graduate qualifications in mental health.

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: February 2026 Sarah Anstey, General Manager TEMHAODS

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Job Description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health - Alcohol and Other

Drugs Services

Job title Nurse Management Consultant - Adult Designation Nurse Level 6

Mental Health

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years

Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Darwin

Position number 2291 RTF 350109 Closing 21/07/2026

Contact Officer Shabnam Shabir on 08 8999 4352 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId\=350109

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

Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-

disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area.

Context statement

Manage, lead and develop the Adult Mental Health Team to ensure delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate, multi-disciplinary

and effective mental health services.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.

2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the

provision of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.

3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues

4. 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.

5. 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 high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the

ability to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

3. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,

program functions, and organisational efficiency.

4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs

of healthcare consumers and staff.

5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant

specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.

6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and

sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable

1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.

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: 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 Top End Mental Health - Alcohol and Other

Drugs Services

Job title Nurse Management Consultant - Adult Designation Nurse Level 6

Mental Health

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Darwin

Position number 2291 RTF 350109 Closing 21/07/2026

Contact Officer Shabnam Shabir on 08 8999 4352 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId\=350109

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

Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-

disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area.

Context statement

Manage, lead and develop the Adult Mental Health Team to ensure delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate, multi-disciplinary

and effective mental health services.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.

2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the

provision of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.

3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues

4. 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.

5. 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 Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.

3. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the

ability to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

4. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,

program functions, and organisational efficiency.

5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs

of healthcare consumers and staff.

6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant

specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.

7. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and

sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.

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.