Mental Health Clinician – Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Cooperation – Katherine

Northern Territory Phn; Australia; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Australia seeks qualified professionals to provide culturally responsive mental health support. Join an innovative initiative focused on improving well-being in Aboriginal communities. Candidates must be registered Social Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, or Occupational Therapists with experience in psychological therapies. The role offers a competitive salary between $93,280–$120,000, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance up to $7000

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered in a relevant healthcare field.
• Experienced in delivering psychological therapies.
• Respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive mental health support.
• Collaborate with cultural leaders and clinical staff.
• Conduct assessments and deliver tailored therapies.
• Support clients with ongoing services.
• Participate in team development in a cross-cultural environment.

Skills

Culturally responsive support

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Psychological therapies

Empathetic communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

Social Worker, Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist certification

Job description

Competitive Salary $93,280 – $120,000

Part time or Full-time position – Fixed term until June 2026

Support Healing Through Culture and Clinical Excellence

Be part of an innovative, culturally led mental health initiative delivering real impact to Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.

Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation, under the guidance of Elders and cultural leaders from across the region, recently opened the Strongbala Minds – Walk in Talk in space. We are a unique culturally led, well-being and mental health space available to everyone. We are funded through the NTPHN as part of the national support of medicare Mental Health Centres. We work holistically and collaboratively to provide crisis support, service navigation and referrals. We also offer short to medium term mental health support at our hub in the centre of Katherine and via our internal referral process for people to work alongside regional cultural Men’s and Women’s Groups and engage in cultural and on country healing activities.

What You’ll Do :

• Provide culturally responsive mental health support to people in crisis or seeking improved wellbeing
• Collaborate with cultural leaders, peer workers and clinical staff in a unique integrated care setting
• Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals’ needs
• Support clients to connect with ongoing services and recovery plans
• Participate in mutual learning and team development in a cross-cultural environment

Who You Are :

• A qualified and registered Social Worker, Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist
• Experienced in delivering psychological therapies and working in multidisciplinary teams
• Deeply respectful and aware of the impacts of social determinants of health on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Resilient, flexible and an empathetic communicator
• Committed to partnership-building and trauma-informed, community-centred care

What We Offer :

• Competitive salary : $93,280 – $120,000 based on experience
• Relocation assistance through NT PHN up to $7000
• Salary packaging benefits increasing your take-home pay
• Professional development support and grants through NT PHN
• A rare opportunity to make lasting change in a culturally safe, purpose-driven role

Ready to walk alongside community on the journey to stronger minds and stronger futures? Apply now to be part of something meaningful.

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or give Rell a call on 08 8422 3401 to find out more.

APPLY TODAY!!!