Job Summary
Join our team as a Mental Health Worker based in Alice Springs, servicing a range of remote Northern Territory Aboriginal and pastoral communities. This full‑time role offers an above award salary, generous relocation assistance, 6 weeks annual leave, remote living allowances, and salary packaging options.
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five‑year strategic plan focuses on growth as an innovative, responsive, and better‑connected health service provider for all Australians.
Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au.
Our Mental Health Team, based in Alice Springs, provides greater access to services in remote communities through a fly‑in‑fly‑out and drive‑in‑drive‑out model, contributing to improved mental health outcomes.
About this Opportunity
The RFDS SA/NT is recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our Mental Health Team. This chance is open to:
- Mental Health Nurse
- Aboriginal Mental Health Worker
Reporting directly to the Mental Health Service Manager, you will deliver a stepped mental health service that is evidence‑based and culturally safe for remote First Nations communities across regional and remote Australia.
You will be supported to deliver moderate‑intensity mental health services to clients who cannot access appropriate services due to remote living circumstances or ineligibility for existing services. Delivering evidence‑based psychological interventions, you will utilise telephone, telehealth, and face‑to‑face consulting methods to achieve positive outcomes for RFDS SA/NT clients.
You will be a vital resource to remote communities, ensuring the identification of activities to further develop and increase awareness of mental health and emotional wellbeing services.
About You
You are:
- Experienced in the delivery of mental health interventions in line with National Standards for Mental Health Services and practices.
- Aware of treatment approaches for remote First Nations communities and associated healing practices.
- Experienced in integrating existing government and non‑government agencies and other human service providers in the planning and delivery of services.
- Experienced in implementing mental health and social and emotional wellbeing health promotion activities.
For the specific qualifications and experience required for each role, refer to the position descriptions available via the links below:
- Mental Health Nurse
- Mental Health Clinician (social work, psychology, occupational therapy)
- Aboriginal Mental Health Worker
Benefits & Remuneration
- Attractive relocation assistance (including up to three months settling in accommodation, cost reimbursement and paid travel).
- Remote housing allowance – additional $436.00 salary per fortnight.
- Travel allowance.
- 6 weeks annual leave per year.
- Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce taxable income, including:
- Packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
- Packaging an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Learning management system.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Vivien Ridgway, Mental Health Service Manager, via.
For a confidential discussion regarding the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator, via.
Application Closing
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025. We are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. You may be subject to several pre‑employment checks, including a National Police Clearance, Working with Children clearance and drug and alcohol test. We reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
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