Nurse Level 4 - Remuneration Package Range $145,686 - $156,383

(including salary $123,717 - $134,257)

East Arnhem Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Nhulunbuy

One full time vacancy, either ongoing or fixed for 12 months is available

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal people, families and communities.

We are seeking an experienced and culturally responsive Nurse Clinical Specialist (Dual Diagnosis) to join our team based in Nhulunbuy.

This role supports the delivery of collaborative, appropriate, and high-quality clinical care for complex client presentations, with a focus on individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across the East Arnhem region.

The position provides high-level care coordination, case management, and integrated treatment planning, including comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions. The clinician works both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership while supporting and mentoring less experienced staff.

You will:

· Delivering advanced clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients with dual diagnosis

· Coordinating and managing complex care plans across community and clinical settings

· Providing crisis intervention in line with the NT Mental Health Act and Volatile Substance Abuse Prevention Act

· Supporting a culturally safe, responsive, and compassionate model of care

· Contributing to service improvement, policy implementation, and quality standards

· Travelling to remote communities across East Arnhem, including via 4WD and light aircraft

· The position requires eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and eligibility to be appointed as a Designated Mental Health Practitioner (DMHP).

Regular travel to remote communities is required by 4WD and light aircraft. Applicants must have a manual driver’s licence.

About You

You are an experienced and highly skilled clinician with strong expertise in mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) care, particularly in supporting individuals with complex dual diagnosis presentations.

You bring:

· Current (or eligible) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

· Advanced clinical knowledge and well-developed decision-making skills in Mental Health and AOD practice

· Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning, case management, and coordinated service delivery for complex clients

· Strong ability to mentor, support, and guide students, graduates, and multidisciplinary team members

· Experience contributing to policy development, service improvement, and implementing organisational change

· Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive conversations and influence positive outcomes

· A deep understanding of cultural, social, and community factors influencing healthcare in remote and Aboriginal communities

· A collaborative and proactive practitioner who demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to continuous learning. Your practice reflects values of safety, responsiveness, and kindness, always ensuring culturally appropriate and person-centred care.

Desirably, you hold (or are working towards) a postgraduate qualification relevant to mental health or AOD specialisation.

Why Join Us

· Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and families

· Work in a role that values culture as central to healing and wellbeing

· Contribute to improving culturally safe MH AOD services in East Arnhem

· Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team

· Opportunities for professional development in MH, AOD and community engagement

If you are passionate about supporting our people and strengthening culturally safe MH AOD services, we encourage you to apply.

The Benefits

· Competitive remuneration package

· Leave loading per year

· Salary packaging

· Accommodation provided

· Fares Out of Isolated Location (FOILs) – 2 per year provided for the employee and their recognised dependents. Often accompanied by additional entitlements, such as extra days off (business days) to manage travel time to regional centres.

· 12% superannuation

· Generous leave entitlements

· Relocation support

· Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances

· Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Housing for this position is based in the beautiful seaside town of Nhulunbuy.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Mark Wilson on 08 8987 0442 or Mark.Wilson@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 24776

Closing date: 07/09/2026

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The Position

Reporting to the General Manager Royal Darwin Hospital Top End Regional Health Service (TERHS), the position ensures the delivery of safe multidisciplinary patient centred health care at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospitals by leading improvement initiatives, and clinical governance processes across the 2 hospitals, and supports the strategic development of a high performing academic institution.

Health Service

The Top End is an extraordinary place to work and live. The Top End Health Service (TEHS) offers unique and diverse training and employment possibilities for doctors, and has inherited a long and proud tradition of meeting the healthcare needs of communities within the Northern Territory.

The Location

Darwin, NT

Essential Criteria

• Eligible for general and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship (or Associate) with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical administration, leadership and management in a health service environment.
• Demonstrated experience achieving medical education outcomes in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrated high-level credibility and ability to coach and advise clinicians.
• Demonstrated Experience in clinical service planning, policy development and responding to medical legal requirements and consumer feedback requests. 8. Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills for managing conflicting priorities and delivering successful strategies and solutions.

The Package

Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Kirsty MacIsaac by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.

For Other Job Opportunities

Skilled Medical has a wide range of locum and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 900 100 or in London on 0333 444 2000, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board.

The Position

This position provides the opportunity to lead and develop medical services in remote and rural settings working alongside a committed team of rural generalists, GPs and trainees, with some of Australia’s greatest National Parks at your doorstep.

An exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake medical administration training as a RACMA Registrar, based in Katherine and serving the Big Rivers Region. While this is envisaged as a full-time role, part time would be considered. While best suited to second or third year candidates, first year candidates would be considered, based on experience and skills. Would consider 3, 6 or 12 month rotation to provide excellent exposure to rural and remote medical administration.

The role will support the Director Medical Services with service planning, clinical governance and medical workforce leadership responsibilities with specific exposure to the issues of remote and Indigenous health. Current projects include primary health care integration, medical recruitment, locum engagement, Rural Generalist Training pathways, FIFO specialist engagement, aeromedical retrievals, service configuration, indigenous patient experience and service capability.

Health Service

Katherine Hospital is a 40-bed hospital with a busy emergency department in the Northern Territory with a unique and dynamic clinical environment, a cohesive and supportive management structure and an engaged clinician workforce comprising Specialists, Rural Generalists and Junior Medical Officers.

The Location

Based in Katherine and serving the Big Rivers Region.

The town of Katherine is home to a bustling commercial centre, good schools and social opportunities. Surrounded by Nitmiluk, Kakadu and East Kimberley National Parks locals spend their weekends enjoying the proximity to outback Australia and with no shortage of bushwalks, camping opportunities and breathtaking flora, fauna and scenery.

The Package

Total annual full-time remuneration package: $133,391 – $196,979 + superannuation, professional development and shift penalty rates as per EBA

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Kirsty MacIsaac by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team on 1300 900 100.

For Other Job Opportunities

Skilled Medical has a wide range of locum and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 900 100 or in London on 0333 444 2000, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board.

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(including salary $123,717 - $134,257)

Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs, Central Australia Region Alice Springs, Northern Territory

One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months

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The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

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To be successful, you will be an accomplished MH Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with demonstrated recent clinical experience in mental health assessment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, treatment and rehabilitation methods and well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and culturals is essential.

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• 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.
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