Director of Nursing, Mental Health

State: NT

Department: Department of Health

Position: Nurse Level 7

Employment type: Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Location: Alice Springs

Salary: Remuneration Package $197,471 - $204,487 (including salary $168,246 - $176,039)

Closing date: Thu Jul 30 2026

Provide high level strategic leadership across Mental Health Services in the Central Australia Region, including leading and collaborating in the development, review and evaluation of services, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness and delivery of contemporary safe and effective healthcare across Mental Health and Other Drugs Central Australia Region clinical teams. 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 3 years.