Senior Professional Officer - Remuneration Package Range $155,793 - $173,832

(including salary $132,408 - $147,919)

Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

One full time, ongoing vacancy is available

Deliver advanced psychological care in one of Australia’s most clinically distinctive regions

NT Health delivers integrated mental health and allied health services across the Northern Territory, supporting communities through acute, community and specialist service models.

The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) Service, located in Alice Springs in Central Australia is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to provide high-level psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within a complex and culturally diverse service environment.

This is a senior clinical role with responsibility for delivering advanced cognitive and disability-related assessments, supporting multidisciplinary decision-making, and contributing to service development across the region.

About the role

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will provide evidence-informed assessment and intervention for individuals presenting with complex mental health, neurological and neuropsychological conditions. A key component of the role includes cognitive assessment to identify suspected brain injury, cognitive impairment and disability within the MHAOD cohort.

You will work autonomously within your scope of practice while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. The role includes clinical supervision, mentorship and support of staff and students, as well as participation in continuous quality improvement and service development initiatives.

The position requires the ability to manage a high-volume and complex caseload within a dynamic service environment while maintaining high clinical standards and cultural responsiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-level psychological and cognitive assessments for complex presentations
• Providing evidence-informed clinical formulation and intervention
• Contributing to multidisciplinary case planning and treatment decision-making
• Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to psychologists, students and staff
• Leading or contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives
• Supporting culturally safe practice in partnership with Aboriginal communities

To be successful, you will require:

• Registration for practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Psychological Society
• Extensive postgraduate experience in cognitive and disability-related assessment
• Demonstrated experience working with complex mental health presentations
• Proven ability to work effectively with Aboriginal clients, families and diverse communities
• Strong leadership capability and experience providing clinical supervision
• Ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology or neuropsychology

What we offer

• Ongoing senior-level position within a specialist mental health service
• Professional autonomy and exposure to complex and varied clinical presentations
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement
• Generous leave entitlements and professional development support
• Relocation support may be available for suitable candidates 

Living and working in Central Australia 

If you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas, Central Australia offers a unique professional and lifestyle opportunity.

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) sits at the heart of the Red Centre and serves a broad and culturally rich community. With a population of approximately 33,000, the region provides meaningful clinical work, short commutes, strong professional networks and access to nationally significant natural landscapes.

To learn more about working with the Northern Territory Government and NT Health, see below:

Explore working in the Northern Territory Government

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg 

Explore working for NT Health

• https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing
• https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1579451/allied-health-incentives.pdf

Explore living in Alice Springs 

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf

Quote vacancy number: 27005            
Closing date: 26/03/2026                   

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.

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