Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs
Job title Consultant Psychiatrist Designation Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 – SMO1.6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 5 years
Salary $213,380 - $261,100 Location Katherine
Position number 2335 RTF Closing 05/02/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment 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
Provide clinical services in psychiatry at level of Consultant to Top End Mental Health Service, Katherine Region, participate
in the teaching medical students and in the Post Graduate Psychiatry Training Program of the Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP), provide mental health advocacy and clinical leadership.
Additional details about the remuneration package and available allowances can be found in the attached "Role
Prospectus."
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assess, plan and undertake management of Mental Health clients as required. Utilise recognised principles of clinical
practice in Psychiatry to achieve excellent consumer care and clinical outcomes guided by the Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Australian Health Care Standards.
1. Participate in outpatient clinics and consultation liaison functions within Katherine Hospital as required.
2. Fulfil statutory requirements under the Mental Health and Related Services Act (MHRSA) and ensure that Northern
Territory Legislation is accurately interpreted and utilised and that documentation is promptly completed.
4. Provide consultancy, clinical leadership and supervision as appropriate to other clinical staff, working in collaboration
with the respective team managers.
5. Participate in the postgraduate Psychiatry training program as teacher, supervisor and member of the training committee
as required and participate in research, training and professional development.
6. Practice in accordance with ethical and professional standards of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
7. 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.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Registered with the Medical Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and registered as a
Specialist Psychiatrist as a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
2. High level of written and verbal communication skills including an ability to interact effectively with people of diverse
cultures and experience in education, management and program development in the mental health field.
3. Strong sense of professional ethics, cross cultural and clinical skills, especially in dealing with disturbed clients, their
relatives and other agencies, including working with a high number of Aboriginal clients where English is not a first
language.
1. Proficiency in and commitment to, the use of electronic information systems for the maintenance of clinical service
delivery records.
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: June 2025 David Rankin, Regional Director Medical Services, Big Rivers Region
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs
Job title Consultant Psychiatrist Designation Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 5 years
Salary $270,033 - $298,705 Location Katherine
Position number 2335 RTF Closing 05/02/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment 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
Provide clinical services in psychiatry at level of Consultant to Top End Mental Health Service, Katherine Region, participate
in the teaching medical students and in the Post Graduate Psychiatry Training Program of the Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP), provide mental health advocacy and clinical leadership.
Additional details about the remuneration package and available allowances can be found in the attached "Role
Prospectus."
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assess, plan and undertake management of Mental Health clients as required. Utilise recognised principles of clinical
practice in Psychiatry to achieve excellent consumer care and clinical outcomes guided by the Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Australian Health Care Standards.
1. Participate in outpatient clinics and consultation liaison functions within Katherine Hospital as required.
2. Fulfil statutory requirements under the Mental Health and Related Services Act (MHRSA) and ensure that Northern
Territory Legislation is accurately interpreted and utilised and that documentation is promptly completed.
4. Provide consultancy, clinical leadership and supervision as appropriate to other clinical staff, working in collaboration
with the respective team managers.
5. Participate in the postgraduate Psychiatry training program as teacher, supervisor and member of the training committee
as required and participate in research, training and professional development.
6. Practice in accordance with ethical and professional standards of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
7. 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.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Registered with the Medical Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and registered as a
Specialist Psychiatrist as a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) with at
least six years of post-graduate experience.
1. High level of written and verbal communication skills including an ability to interact effectively with people of diverse
cultures and experience in education, management and program development in the mental health field.
1. Strong sense of professional ethics, cross cultural and clinical skills, especially in dealing with disturbed clients, their
relatives and other agencies, including working with a high number of Aboriginal clients where English is not a first
language.
1. Proficiency in and commitment to, the use of electronic information systems for the maintenance of clinical service
delivery records.
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.