Aboriginal Mental Health Worker, Sub Acute Facility

NT Health; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Health in Alice Springs seeks an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker to support the Sub Acute Facility. You will promote Aboriginal culture, provide cultural insights, and assist in service delivery for Aboriginal consumers under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians and families, professional development, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a mental health setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Aboriginal health issues in Central Australia.
• Ability to self-manage within a team setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with health professionals and Aboriginal community members.
• Information Technology skills and client record maintenance.
• Possess NT Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a step up – step down Sub Acute Facility to provide cultural knowledge and expertise; support Aboriginal cultural education and assessment, planning, and service delivery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss care and treatment of Aboriginal consumers.
• Advocate for Aboriginal consumers and families to improve mental health outcomes.
• Engage in professional development activities to meet consumer and staff education needs.
• Follow service quality standards and WHS policies to ensure safe, high-quality services.
• Contribute to quality initiatives including accreditation processes.

Skills

Aboriginal health knowledge

Team self-management

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal with health pros

IT skills and records

NT Driver’s license

Education

Mental health qualifications

Job description

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health – Alcohol and Other Drugs Central Australia Region

Job title Aboriginal Mental Health Worker, Sub Acute Facility Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs

Position number 39250 RTF 360572 Closing 19/11/2026

Contact Officer Christine Koeff on 08 8951 5413 or [e-mail]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

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.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To promote Aboriginal culture and cultural security of Aboriginal clients and advise staff on approaches appropriate to addressing mental health problems and illnesses from a cultural perspective.

Context statement

Utilising prior experience preferably in a mental health setting, take a role in the step up – step down Mental Health Sub Acute Facility as a cultural advocate for Aboriginal clients and provide cultural insights to the Team to improve understanding and communication between clinicians and Aboriginal people.

Key duties and responsibilities

• 1. Work collaboratively within a step up – step down Sub Acute Facility to provide cultural knowledge and expertise, assist in delivering Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Education and to assist in the assessment, planning, delivery of services to Aboriginal consumers; providing cultural insight and information to improve understanding and communication between Team staff and Aboriginal consumers, carers and stakeholders.
• 2. Participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss the care, management and treatment of Aboriginal consumers.
• 3. Effectively advocate on behalf of Aboriginal consumers and their families/carers around aspects of mental health to improve overall mental health outcomes.
• 4. Participate in professional development activities based on identified consumer and staff education needs.
• 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. Participate in quality initiatives including accreditation processes.

Selection criteria

Essential

• 1. Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal consumers experiencing mental illness in Central Australia.
• 2. Demonstrated ability to self-manage within a team, and the ability to provide Aboriginal cultural expertise and advice within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• 3. High level of oral and written communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• 4. Proven ability to communicate and interact effectively with health professionals and Aboriginal community members.
• 5. Demonstrated Information Technology skills and ability to maintain client records.
• 6. Possess an NT Driver’s license or ability to obtain one and willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

• 1. Relevant experience working within a Social and Emotional Framework and/or relevant mental health qualifications.
• 2. Demonstrated ability to speak and understand at least one Aboriginal language of Central Australia.

Further Information

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).