Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services Central Australia
Region
Job title Aboriginal Cultural Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Alice Springs
Position number 23187 RTF 354235 Closing 14/09/2026
Contact Officer Josephien Rio, General Manager on 08 8951 9169 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354235
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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
Provide strategic advice on mental health issues relating to Aboriginal people as well as provide professional leadership to
Aboriginal Mental Health Workers employed by Mental Health Services Central Australia Region.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide the General Manager with strategic advice about issues relating to Mental Health care for Aboriginal clients,
and about organisational arrangements that best promote the development of appropriate services.
2. Provide leadership, support and mentoring for Aboriginal Mental Health staff and provide advice to Mental Health staff
on issues that impact on Aboriginal people.
3. Assist with recruitment, retention and ongoing education for Aboriginal Mental Health staff in collaboration with other
mental health staff i.e. Recruitment Coordinator, Safety and Quality team.
4. Work in collaboration with General Manager as well as professional staff to ensure a quality Mental Health service in
line with National Mental Health standards is provided.
5. Establish and maintain contact with a network of relevant stakeholders to facilitate the Mental Health program to
ensure the Mental Health service is delivered in a culturally appropriate and sensitive way.
6. Ensure Aboriginal Mental Health staff adhere to Departmental policies and procedures and participate in quality
improvement and accreditation processes.
7. 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.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working with or in the area of Aboriginal health.
2. Experience in working in a mental health setting.
3. Demonstrated experience working in partnership with community organisations.
4. Sound knowledge and experience of Aboriginal ways and local terms of reference, customs and issues relevant to
Mental Health.
5. Sound knowledge of National Mental Health Standards and National and State/Territory legislation, policies and
directions relevant to Aboriginal mental health service delivery.
6. Proven ability to represent Aboriginal Mental Health staff and the Aboriginal community interests at meetings and other
forums of consultation and discussion.
7. Well-developed communication skills both written and oral and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of
service providers and community members.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
