Team Manager, Perinatal Mental Health Team

NT Health; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Health in Palmerston is seeking a Team Manager for the Perinatal Mental Health Team. This fixed (temporary), full-time role leads a multidisciplinary service delivering culturally appropriate maternal and infant mental health care in the Top End.

The position requires strong leadership, collaboration with other health units, and ongoing service development. The successful candidate will drive high-quality care, support staff development, and engage with Aboriginal health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and develop the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Team to ensure delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate, multi-disciplinary and effective mental health services.

Job description

Team Manager, Perinatal Mental Health Team

Fixed (Temporary) - Full Time

Closes: 03/11/2026

Senior Professional Officer 1 - Remuneration Package $160,413 - $178,993 (including salary $136,380 - $152,357)

Vacancy Number:

046169

Vacancy End Date:

30/06/2027

Agency:

Department of Health

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Unit

Perinatal Mental Health Team - Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

Location:

Palmerston

Primary Objective:

Manage, lead and develop the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Team to ensure delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate, multi-disciplinary and effective mental health services.

Special Instructions:

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact:

Shabnam Shabir on 08 8999 4352 or [e-mail]

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