Clinical Psychiatrist

Clinical Director of Psychiatry

NT Health | Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Full-time or part-time | Fixed term up to 5 years

Base salary: $270,033 - $298,705 per annum, plus eligible allowances and benefits

More than a career move. A life move.

Imagine swapping traffic jams for spectacular desert sunsets, long commutes for more time outdoors, and taking the next step in your clinical leadership career while making a meaningful difference to communities across Central Australia.

NT Health is seeking an experienced Specialist Psychiatrist to join us as Clinical Director of Psychiatry, based in Alice Springs. This is an opportunity to combine senior clinical leadership with specialist psychiatric practice, helping shape the future of mental health care across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.

The opportunity

As Clinical Director, you'll provide strategic and clinical leadership across Mental Health Services in the Central Australia Region. You'll lead specialist medical teams, work closely with senior executives and key stakeholders, and help deliver high-quality, culturally safe mental health services across urban and remote communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic clinical advice and leadership to the regional executive.
• Leading medical teams, including recruitment, supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Overseeing clinical governance, safety and quality improvement.
• Supporting the delivery of evidence-based, culturally safe mental health care.
• Contributing to specialist clinical practice and consultancy, including participation in the on-call roster as appropriate.
• Helping shape the future direction of mental health services across Central Australia.

Remuneration and benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous leave entitlements and support to help you make the move to Central Australia.

Base salary: $270,033 - $298,705 per annum

Additional allowances may include:

• Managerial allowance: $22,852
• Second Roster allowance: $43,829
• Specialist Private Practice allowance (Category B): 50% of ordinary annual salary (approximately $138,662–$153,385)
• Professional development allowance: $30,471
• Other applicable allowances under the Medical Officers NTPS 2026–2029 Enterprise Agreement

Additional benefits include:

• 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks recreation leave
• 2 weeks professional development leave
• Hospital salary packaging up to $9,010
• Additional salary packaging options for mortgage, rent and other living expenses
• Relocation assistance in accordance with NT Health guidelines

Allowances are subject to eligibility requirements under the Medical Officers NTPS 2026–2029 Enterprise Agreement. Amounts are indicative and provided as a guide only. Relocation assistance and salary packaging arrangements are subject to applicable conditions.

About you

We're looking for an experienced psychiatrist and clinical leader who:

• Holds specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent.
• Has extensive clinical psychiatric experience, including at least six years of full-time equivalent service as a Staff Specialist.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning and clinical governance capabilities.
• Has experience supervising, mentoring and developing medical teams.
• Is committed to evidence-based, culturally safe mental health care.
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, carers and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Understands the challenges and opportunities of delivering healthcare across urban and remote communities.
• Holds, or can obtain, a current NT driver's licence.

Discover life in Alice Springs

Located in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs offers an opportunity to enjoy a different pace of life without putting your career ambitions on hold.

Beyond work, you'll discover:

• Spectacular desert landscapes and iconic national parks
• Hiking, camping and outdoor adventures
• A vibrant arts and cultural scene
• Opportunities to learn about the rich cultures of Central Australia's Aboriginal communities
• A welcoming community and opportunities to build meaningful connections
• More time to enjoy life outside work

Whether you're looking for a new professional challenge, a change of scenery or an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to regional healthcare, Alice Springs offers a distinctive combination of career and lifestyle opportunities.

Lead meaningful change in mental health care while discovering life in the heart of Australia.

Ready for your next chapter?

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