Director of Acute Services

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)
Nurse level 7 - Remuneration Package Range $197,471 - $204,487
(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.

Apply now to lead strategic change, drive service excellence and help shape the future of mental health care in the Northern Territory.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Sarah Anstey on 08 8999 49***or ***************@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 16352
Closing date: 16/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search