Northern Territory Government in Alice Springs is seeking a Nursing Clinical Specialist to deliver crisis assessment and high-quality mental health care within the Central Australia Region. The role involves collaborative clinical care for complex presentations and mentorship of less experienced nursing and midwifery staff.

You will be registered with the NMBA and have recent experience in mental health assessment, evidence-based interventions and rehabilitation methods.

Remote Territory Healthcare (RTHC) is seeking an experienced Specialist General Practitioner to join its Berry Springs team near Darwin. Enjoy professional autonomy, strong earning potential, and supportive colleagues while contributing to developing healthcare services in the local community.

As an established private provider with 50+ years of experience, RTHC offers a pathway to build relationships, deliver high quality primary care, and grow your patient base in a relaxed Northern Territory

Danila Dilba Health Service in Darwin seeks a paediatric leader with post-Fellowship credentials to guide a multidisciplinary team in delivering culturally safe child health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The role emphasizes development paediatrics, strong collaboration, and primary care integration, with a commitment to improving access and outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Vacancy Number: 042266

Agency: Department of Health

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Outreach Services - Primary Health Care Central Australia

Location: Alice Springs

Primary Objective: Provide sound professional advice critical in dealing with significant issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and coordination of client care in defined practice area. This vacancy is available on a full time or casual basis. Casual employment is based on a rate of $83.84 per hour.

Contact: Sarah Nungirayi, Team Leader Chronic Conditions Educator on or

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $160,244 - $166,898 (including salary $136,235 - $143,391)

Experience Level: Nurse Level 5 RDO

(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Plus, additional $4,000 attraction and retention allowance and market allowance up to $11,420

Apply your practical skills and tertiary qualifications in Social Work and make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families.

The Department of Children and Families is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for all Territorians.

As Team Leader (P3) you take leadership of a team of Child Protection Practitioners dedicated to supporting children and families across Central Australia. Your responsibilities include the supervision, training and development of the team, maintaining high levels of services through the provision of professional expertise, and undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.

To be successful for either roles, you require a tertiary qualification which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Community Workers Association or the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent tertiary qualifications. A strong understanding of the principles and functions of delivering statutory and non-statutory welfare services, conducting strength bases assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply complex legislation is essential.

In return, you will be offered an attractive remuneration package:

• 12% Superannuation
• 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave
• 17.5% annual leave allowance
• generous market and retention allowances
• support to grow and develop your career
• the opportunity to enjoy long term employment within the NT Government

This is a great time to consider moving to Central Australia. Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is the third largest town in the Northern Territory and is situated halfway between Darwin and Adelaide. Situated next to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert, Alice Springs offers an enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes, Aboriginal rock art and a host of world-famous events. The rich multi-cultural society and unique community spirit makes Alice Springs an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants, and as an additional incentive, the Department also offers all new starters in Central Australia the option of short-term courtesy accommodation in Alice Springs if needed (subject to availability).

Applications will be assessed throughout the advertised period therefore early applications are encouraged.

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,605 - $155,011 (Including salary $117,625 - $131,735) Plus Child Protection Market Allowance $11,420

Several vacancies available working in either Darwin or Nhulunbuy subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Are you an experienced Child Protection Practitioner looking to take on a leadership role in a rural setting? If so we would love to work with you.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for all Territorians.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and supervise a team of professionals and support staff in the delivery of integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare and safety services to vulnerable children and families in remote communities. This involves undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act, and ensuring the accurate and timely recording of information on the client information and case management systems.

To be successful, you require an Australian tertiary qualification, eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body; sound understanding of the principles and functions of supervising staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services, and highly developed professional skills in conducting strength bases assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions and applying best practice principles.

In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, an ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.

In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package including 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market and retention allowances, support to grow and develop your career, and the unique opportunity to experience the variety of work.

If you reside outside the territory, this is a great time to consider relocating to the Top End and Arnhem region and relocation assistance may be available.

Working in the region you may be based in Nhulunbuy or Darwin and experience the opportunities to travel across the region.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart and experience an array of what the NT has to offer, including a rich-multi-cultural society and unique communities.

Quote vacancy number: 30661

Deliver primary health care with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
At Congress, you'll provide compassionate care and build trust with patients, work as part of a team to improve community health, and gain valuable experience with diverse and complex patient cases. This is work that is community-led, impact-focused and part of the bigger picture.
Change lives, starting with your own.

Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration: $146,464 - $152,431 per annum
• Total Effective Package : $178,409 - $185,213
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• 3 weeks additional leave for Remote employees
• 15 days professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements
• Flexible work policy: flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, hybrid work models, and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave
• Salary sacrifice available for full-time, part-time and casual employees

Total Effective Package includes: base salary, district allowance, remote benefits, superannuation, leave loading and salary packaging options.

As a Remote Area Nurse, you will assess patient needs, administer treatments such as wound care, and promote health initiatives. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe practices and contribute to quality improvement efforts. Embrace a pivotal role where your expertise enhances comprehensive patient care and professional development.
Is this role right for you?
We're looking for RANs who can build strong, trusting relationships with both patients and the community.

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a primary care or similar setting
• Commitment to integrating Aboriginal values in practice
• Willingness for, and understanding of, remote area work
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Exceptional clinical skills, a proactive adaptable attitude, and a genuine respect for diverse patient backgrounds

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on or

NT Health in Tennant Creek is seeking a Nurse Level 4 to support and deliver both direct and indirect clinical care for complex patient presentations at Tennant Creek Hospital. A postgraduate qualification is essential for ongoing appointment; if not held, appointment may be fixed-term with progression to the qualification during the term.

There is one vacancy, with arrangements that may be ongoing or fixed for 18 months, and the candidate may be considered for either option depending on

Northern Territory PHN is seeking a Remote Area Nurse to deliver primary health care in the NT's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. You will assess patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve community health outcomes.

We value nurses with AHPRA registration, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to Aboriginal values. Flexible arrangements include remote and hybrid work options, with generous leave and professional development

• Vacancy Number: 034231
• Agency: Department of Health
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Work Unit: Primary Health Care - Barkly Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Location: Tennant Creek
• 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. Whilst a postgraduate qualification is an essential requirement for ongoing appointment to this vacancy, all applicants will be assessed. If the most suitable applicant does not hold the qualification, they may be appointed on a fixed basis with ongoing appointment subject to attaining the qualification during the fixed term. One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months.
• Contact: Gai Di Donna on or
• Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $145,686 - $156,383 (including salary $123,717 - $134,257)
• Experience Level: Nurse Level 4 RDO

The Department of Corrections (DOC) plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities.

Under the newly developed Rehabilitation and Reintegration (R&R) Framework the Clinical Rehabilitation team requires a manager to lead our Clinical Rehabilitation team and support the team of psychologists, social workers and Aboriginal Program Facilitators to deliver offence related intensive treatment programs. This role plays a critical part in reducing re-offending and improving community safety through supporting the delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation programs within a custodial environment.

• Lead, supervise and support a team delivering offence-specific rehabilitation programs
• Oversee clinical assessments using psychometric tools and ensure high-quality reporting
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislative frameworks, and best practice guidelines
• Liaise with prison management, courts, and external stakeholders on risk, treatment, and offender management
• Contribute to program development, evaluation and continuous improvement
• Manage documentation, reporting, and relevant data collection
• Support staff development, performance management and team cohesion

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology (AHPRA registered psychologist) or Social Work (AASW membership)
• Experience delivering forensic assessments and interventions
• Proven leadership experience within a multidisciplinary team in a secure or forensic environment
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based offender programs and behaviour change interventions
• Experience in staff supervision, performance management, and budget oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural capability, particularly working with Aboriginal communities
• High ethical standards and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information
• Postgraduate qualifications in Forensic or Clinical Psychology or relevant endorsements
• AASW accreditation (Supervisor / Clinical / Family Violence)
• Formal qualifications or training in Leadership or Management

Every day in this role, your work will contribute to breaking cycles of offending, supporting rehabilitation, and building safer communities across the Northern Territory.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, supervision, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Alice Springs. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

• Greater Darwin regional guide (nt.gov.au)

Emma Mackie on or

46352

Northern Territory Government in Alice Springs invites applications for a Senior Professional 1 in Clinical Rehabilitation. The role leads a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers and Aboriginal Program Facilitators to deliver offence-related rehabilitation in a custodial setting.

You will oversee assessments, ensure quality reporting, and drive program development while managing staff performance, budgets and partnerships with external stakeholders.

NT Health in Tennant Creek is seeking a Nurse Level 4 to support and provide collaborative, direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations in primary health care settings.

Postgraduate qualification is essential for ongoing appointment; if not held, appointment may be fixed for up to 18 months with potential to attain qualification during term. Remuneration package listed within the ad.

Northern Territory Government's Regional Services / Families - Central Australia in Alice Springs seeks a Team Leader (P3) to oversee a dedicated group of Child Protection Practitioners. The role focuses on supervision, professional development and statutory duties under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

You will bring a tertiary qualification and work to safeguard children and families across Central Australia, while promoting culturally safe practice and effective interventions within a

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. Whilst a postgraduate qualification is an essential requirement for ongoing appointment to this vacancy, all applicants will be assessed. If the most suitable applicant does not hold the qualification, they may be appointed on a fixed basis with ongoing appointment subject to attaining the qualification during the fixed term. One vacancy/or vacancies is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months.

Primary Objective: Provide a high quality of medical care to inpatients and outpatients of Alice Springs Hospital, including patients from remote regions. Deliver care within a supervised Endocrinology service while developing clinical skills in endocrinology and diabetes management. Contribute to patient outcomes through effective management, multidisciplinary care, and participation in teaching and outreach. Selection will be made at the REG or SREG level depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful applicant.

• Position Type: Part time or Full-time, ongoing
• Location: Darwin
• Salary Range: $236,117 to $263,100 p.a. as per GP1- GP3 Classification
• Make a difference in health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• 6 weeks of annual leave + 5 paid days during Christmas shutdown
• Competitive salary + Salary packaging

Provide clinical leadership to a wide range of clinicians working with children, specifically aiming to drive access to culturally appropriate, high quality, comprehensive paediatric health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people / clients of DDHS. This role will have a focus on developmental paediatrics / general paediatrics and will work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

There is a significant primary care component of this role as well as working with specific programs across the service. There is also a requirement to participate in the development of improved child health services appropriate to meeting the needs of DDHS.

• AHPRA registration with post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians - General Paediatrician
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated high standard of written skills in the preparation of reports, general correspondence and documentations.
• Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a cross-cultural and complex environment.
• Understanding and respect for the importance of the role of Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations, Aboriginal Health Workers and other Indigenous staff in Aboriginal Health and be willing to respect and support the DDHS, Aboriginal Health Worker First policy.
• Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and an understanding of contemporary health policy.
• Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.
• Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
• High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially in the use of client information systems or similar.

Northern Territory Government is seeking a Team Leader in Child Protection for the Top End region, based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy. The role includes leading a professional team, delivering integrated welfare and safety services, and meeting statutory responsibilities under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

You will bring Australian tertiary qualification and encourage culturally safe practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with opportunities for career development and

NT Health in Alice Springs is seeking a Registrar to provide high quality endocrine care within the Endocrinology service at Alice Springs Hospital. The role supports inpatient and outpatient care, with teaching and outreach elements.

Selection will be made at REG or SREG level depending on experience; remuneration package AUD 122,264-153,195 plus superannuation. Position offers exposure to remote-region endocrinology and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Department of Health in Alice Springs is seeking a Nurse Level 5 with strong clinical skills to contribute to the Outreach Services - Primary Health Care Central Australia team. The role involves complex client care coordination, assessment, planning and evaluation within defined practice areas, and may be offered on a full-time or casual basis.

The package ranges from AUD 160,244 to AUD 166,898 per year (including salary AUD 136,235 to AUD 143,391).

A major hospital in Darwin is seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Paediatrician to join its busy and rapidly evolving Child Health Service. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in one of the most clinically diverse regions in the country, serving urban, regional, and remote communities across the Top End.

This role is ideal for a paediatrician passionate about acute care, Indigenous health, rural outreach, and delivering high-impact medicine within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

You will join a skilled team providing paediatric care across:

• A busy paediatric inpatient unit
• Special Care Nursery / neonatal resuscitation
• Paediatric emergency consults
• Outpatient and specialty clinics
• Remote and rural outreach (in-person and via telehealth)

This hospital is a key referral centre for complex paediatric presentations across remote communities, offering a rare blend of tertiary-level medicine and meaningful community impact.

• Deliver specialist-level paediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents
• Participate in on-call roster for paediatric emergencies and neonatal cover
• Support outreach clinics to regional and remote communities
• Work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams in a collaborative model
• Provide clinical supervision and teaching to registrars, junior doctors, and students
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development
• Deliver culturally safe, family-centred care with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

We are seeking a Paediatrician who brings:

• FRACP in General Paediatrics, or equivalent
• AHPRA Specialist Registration (or eligibility)
• Strong experience in acute paediatrics and neonatal resuscitation
• Interest or experience in Indigenous health and rural/remote paediatrics (highly regarded)
• A collaborative, adaptable and culturally respectful approach
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and capacity-building
• Desire to practise medicine with purpose in a diverse and challenging clinical environment

Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Services Darwin, Northern Territory Fixed-term (12 months) Full-time

We're currently partnering with a highly regarded public mental health service in the Top End to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering adult psychiatry services across inpatient and community settings.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior clinical role with genuine variety - combining acute care, community engagement, teaching, and service development - all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

• Specialist Clinician: $249,959 - $305,454 package
• Senior Specialist Clinician: $315,843 - $349,187 package
• Inclusive of 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks personal leave
• Additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas
• 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation support available
• Strong focus on professional development and training

You will provide consultant-level psychiatric care within adult services, including:

• Assessment, admission, management and discharge of patients
• Working across inpatient and community mental health settings
• Participation in an on-call roster
• Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
• Contributing to teaching through the RANZCP training program and medical school
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused care

• Eligibility for registration with AHPRA
• Eligibility for, or Fellowship with, RANZCP
• Experience working at Consultant / Specialist level in psychiatry
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary mental health services

Darwin offers a lifestyle that's genuinely hard to match. Imagine finishing work and heading straight to a waterfront sunset, or spending your weekends exploring national parks, waterfalls, and tropical landscapes. The city has a relaxed pace, meaning less time commuting and more time enjoying life outside of work.

There's a strong sense of community and a multicultural population, which brings incredible food, festivals, and cultural experiences year-round. The climate encourages an outdoor lifestyle, whether that's fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the warm evenings. For those relocating, it's also a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse and clinically interesting patient population, including Indigenous health.

Professionally, roles in the Northern Territory often offer greater autonomy, broader scope, and faster career growth compared to metropolitan centres.

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs team in the Central Australia region. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across both forensic and community mental health settings in one of the most unique and culturally rich parts of Australia.

This position is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about making a difference in remote and Indigenous health while contributing to teaching and training programs for medical students and psychiatry registrars.

This position comes with an attractive remuneration package and benefits, including:

• Specialist Clinician: $248,765 - $304,012
• Senior Specialist Clinician: $314,354 - $347,549
• Additional allowances:
  • Professional Training Allowance: $21,603 - $27,967
  • Second Roster Allowance: $41,433
  • Private Practice Allowance: $103,538 - $145,005
• Salary packaging benefits: $9,010
• 6 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks professional development leave
• Superannuation and leave loading
• Relocation and repatriation reimbursement

Alice Springs is a vibrant community surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and national parks. With a laid-back lifestyle, it offers the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion, and work-life balance. This region provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with Indigenous populations, addressing unique healthcare challenges and contributing to meaningful change.

• Deliver expert psychiatric care across community and forensic settings (50:50 split).
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes.
• Contribute to teaching psychiatry to medical students and postgraduate trainees.
• Flexible working arrangements considered.

• Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A genuine interest in rural and remote health and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.

Mediix is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the adult services team in Darwin, NT. The position is fixed-term (12 months) and full-time, offering involvement across inpatient and community settings with teaching and leadership responsibilities.

The role combines senior clinical practice with on-call duties, supervision of junior staff, and active participation in multidisciplinary care and training programs.

Mediix is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs team in the Central Australia region, with a 50:50 split between community and forensic settings.

The role offers opportunities to teach medical students and psychiatry registrars, contribute to Indigenous health in remote communities, and participate in flexible working arrangements.