In-Demand Director of human resources Jobs in Northern Territory

Director of Acute Services
Department of Health —Darwin NT
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Director of People and Culture
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Principal
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $174,548 - $179,784 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Director Communications and Media
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $157,334 - $171,482 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
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Assistant Director Workforce Strategy
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
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Principal Laramba School
Department of Education and Training —Northern Territory
- $181,606 - $190,597 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Teaching
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Director Policy
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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HR & Change Subject Matter Expert
Airport Development Group —Darwin NT
- Contract
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- Human resources
- Recruiting
Principal Yuendumu School
Department of Education and Training —Alice Springs NT
- $174,548 - $179,784 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Teaching
1d
Principal Titjikala School
Department of Education and Training —Titjikala NT
- $176,051 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Teaching
7d
Recruitment and Attraction Officer / Senior Recruitment and Attraction Officer
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Darwin NT
- $120,877 - $130,039 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Customer service
- Recruiting
5d
Project Implementation Lead
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $136,380 - $152,357 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Negotiation
6d
Principal, Gillen Primary School
Department of Education and Training —Alice Springs NT
- $174,548 - $197,784 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Teaching
1d
Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Department of Health —Nhulunbuy NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Human resources
Business Support Officer
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $99,519 - $110,953 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
13d
Travel and Relocation Coordinator
Department of Education and Training —Palmerston NT
- $79,664 - $90,824 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
5d
Clinical Governance Consultant
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $149,765 - $157,329 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Management
- Conflict management
7d
Senior Architect & Manager
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $144,996 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Director of Acute Services

Department of Health -
Darwin NT

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Temporary | Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Management
Master's degree
Graduate certificate
Driver Licence
Human resources
Working with Children Check
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other

Drugs Services
Job title Director of Acute Services Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin
Position number 16352 RTF 353687 Closing 16/09/2026
Contact Officer Sarah Anstey on 08 8999 4956 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353687

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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the position is responsible for the strategic leadership and effective senior operational
management of the Top End Region’s acute mental health services, including contributing to the strategic development of the Top End
Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug service (TEMHAODS). There is a specific focus on the mental health inpatient units and mental
health access team, including leading systemic change in the development, review and evaluation of the services through collaborative
relationships with other clinical and service leaders in establishing the new inpatient unit.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level leadership and operational management in the delivery of innovative and responsive acute inpatient and mental

health access services within a recovery orientated and trauma informed practice frame.
2. Actively contribute to the strategic direction of TEMHAODS through participation, advice and engagement in the SLT.
3. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
4. Positively contribute to the development of Top End MHAOD services through engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders

both government and non-government.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures, financial and human resources policies and

procedures relating to MHAOD recovery and rehabilitation services to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in managing Health Services in a complex operating environment.
2. High level of interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with key stakeholders

across government, non-government service providers and Aboriginal community-controlled health sectors to deliver mental health
and alcohol and other drug services.

3. Demonstrated skills in building cross functional teams and proven constructive teamwork at all levels of an organisation including
senior leadership teams, work units and between teams.

4. Previous experience in leading change and implementing innovative solutions to address service provision challenges within resource
constraints.

5. High level ability to use information, data and performance analytics to drive operational efficiency, inform decision-making, monitor
service performance and support continuous improvement in MHAOD service delivery.

6. High level knowledge of contemporary acute MHAOD practices, policy directions, models of care, and issues of local, national and
international relevance, and an understanding of their application in the service context.

7. A demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
8. Hold Current NT driver’s licence or ability to acquire.
Desirable
1. Relevant qualification in Health Management or similar.
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.

Approved: August 2026 Sarah Anstey, General Manager, TEMHAODS

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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other

Drugs Services
Job title Director of Acute Services Designation Senior Professional Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin
Position number 16352 RTF 353687 Closing 16/09/2026
Contact officer Sarah Anstey on 08 8999 4956 or [email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353687
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level leadership and operational management in the delivery of innovative and responsive acute inpatient and mental

both government and non-government.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures, financial and human resources policies and

procedures relating to MHAOD recovery and rehabilitation services to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant Health Qualifications with current APHRA registration or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated experience in managing health services in a complex operating environment.
3. High level of interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with key stakeholders

across government, non-government service providers and Aboriginal community-controlled health sectors to deliver mental health
and alcohol and other drug services.

4. Demonstrated skills in building cross functional teams and proven constructive teamwork at all levels of an organisation including
senior leadership teams, work units and between teams.

5. Previous experience in leading change and implementing innovative solutions to address service provision challenges within resource
constraints.

6. High level ability to use information, data and performance analytics to drive operational efficiency, inform decision-making, monitor
service performance and support continuous improvement in MHAOD service delivery.

7. High level knowledge of contemporary acute MHAOD practices, policy directions, models of care, and issues of local, national and
international relevance, and an understanding of their application in the service context.

8. A demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
9. Hold Current NT driver’s licence or ability to acquire.

Desirable
1. Membership with a relevant health professional body, association or society demonstrating commitment to continuous professional

development and evidence-based care.

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.

Approved: July 2026 Sarah Anstey, General Manager, TEMHAODS

Page 2 of 3

Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other

Drug Services
Job title Nursing Director - Acute Services Designation Nurse Level 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $168,246 - $176,039 Location Darwin

Position number 16352 RTF 353687 Closing 16/09/2026
Contact Officer Sarah Anstey on 08 8999 4956 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353687

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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provides authoritative strategic and operational advice that influences contemporary nursing/midwifery practice and service delivery
across a defined number of practice areas.
Context statement
Provide high level strategic management, direction and leadership to Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services in the Top End.
There is a specific focus on the mental health inpatient units and mental health access team, including leading systemic change in the
development, review and evaluation of the services through collaborative relationships with other clinical and service leaders in
establishing the new inpatient unit.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Leads and collaborates in the development, review, and evaluation of services, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness and delivery of
contemporary safe and effective healthcare.

2. Accountable for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery services across a defined number of practice areas and for addressing
inconsistencies between practice and policy.

3. Creditably advocate for nursing/midwifery and represent the profession(s) effectively across the Health Service and the NT.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. 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.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated contribution to the profession and/or specialty at local and national level.
3. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the ability

to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to deploy financial and human resources strategically and effectively to support successful attainment of the

organisation’s strategic and operational plans.
5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment that promotes professional excellence and builds organisational

capability and responsiveness.
6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists

and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
7. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities

that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.
Desirable
1. Masters Degree, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
2. Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of a Masters Degree, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with
Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for
further information.

Apply Now

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