Director of Acute Services

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Territory Government invites applications for the Director of Acute Services within the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) based in Darwin. The role leads strategic direction and operational management of the Top End Region's acute mental health services to deliver high-quality, contemporary care.

Working with executive leaders, you will drive workforce capability, service reform and continuous improvement, ensuring partnerships with government agencies

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in health or related public sector services.
• Knowledge of regulatory, financial and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and senior operational management of acute mental health services.
• Contribute to strategic priorities for TEMHAODS.
• Lead service planning and quality improvement initiatives to deliver safe, person-centred care.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence and collaboration.
• Build partnerships with health services, government agencies and community organisations.
• Lead workforce planning and engagement strategies for a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure services operate within legislative and governance frameworks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce planning

Governance & compliance

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $184,781 - $201,234 (Including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $184,781 - $201,234

(Including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

(Including salary $168,246 - $176,039)

Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

Darwin, Northern Territory

Fixed vacancy for 2 years

Selection will be made at the SAO2, /SP2 or N7 level depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Lead the Future of Acute Mental Health Services in the Top End

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and visionary leader to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as the Director of Acute Services.

In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and effective senior operational management of the Top End Region's acute mental health services. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, contemporary mental health care while contributing to the strategic development and growth of the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS).

Working collaboratively with executive leaders, clinical stakeholders, government agencies and community partners, you will drive service excellence, workforce capability, innovation and continuous improvement across acute mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and senior operational management of acute mental health services across the Top End Region.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic priorities for the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.
• Lead service planning, reform and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with health services, government agencies, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Lead workforce planning, development and engagement strategies to support a high-performing multidisciplinary workforce.
• Ensure services operate within legislative, regulatory, financial and governance frameworks.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future direction of acute mental health services across the Top End, while making a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Sarah Anstey on 08 8999 4956 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 16352