Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other
Drugs Services
Job title Team Manager – Forensic Mental Health Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 2260 RTF Closing 01/03/2026
Contact officer Shabnam Shabir on or
About the agency Apply online 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 Forensic 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 forensic 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 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 experience in forensic mental health and secure settings, with a comprehensive understanding of relevant forensic
mental health legislation.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in investigating, analysing, coordinating information, and providing concise, relevant and
timely advice, briefings and written reports to senior executives.
4. Experience in business planning/strategic policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, with sound understanding of working
within policies, frameworks, national guidelines and legislation.
5. Proven high level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and well-developed conflict management skills, with significant
experience working well with other teams, departments, services and stakeholders.
6. 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.
7. Proven ability to initiate, implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
8. 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 have the ability to 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 - Forensic Designation Nurse Level 6 RDO
Mental Health
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years
Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Darwin
Position number 2260 RTF Closing 01/03/2026
Contact officer Shabnam Shabir on or
About the agency Apply online 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 Forensic 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
for further information.
Approved: 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 - Forensic Designation Nurse Level 6 RDO
Mental Health
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Darwin
Position number 2260 RTF Closing 01/03/2026
Contact officer Shabnam Shabir on or
About the agency Apply online 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 Forensic 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
for further information.