Clinical Nurse Manager
Nurse level 6 - Remuneration Package Range $175,979 - $182,947
(Including salary $149,765 - $157,329)
Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs - In Patient Unit
Darwin, Northern Territory
One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 2 years.
Join a compassionate, values-driven team committed to delivering safe, responsive and kind mental health care in the Top End. As the Clinical Nurse Manager for the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in shaping high-quality, evidence-based services that make a genuine difference to consumers, families and the broader community.
In this senior position, you'll provide operational oversight, clinical governance and workforce leadership across a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You'll guide and mentor nursing staff, foster a positive and supportive workplace culture, and ensure the delivery of person-centred care that reflects NT Health values and contemporary mental health practice.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring current AHPRA registration, advanced leadership capability, and demonstrated experience managing clinical teams in complex environments. You'll be skilled in strategic thinking, resource management, service improvement and building strong, collaborative relationships. Your ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds - including Aboriginal communities - will be central to your success. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence service development, and contribute to best-practice mental health care in a culturally rich and uniquely rewarding region. Based in Darwin, you'll enjoy the tropical lifestyle, national parks and vibrant multicultural community while advancing your leadership career in mental health.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Amanda Rogers on 08 8999 04973 or amanda.rogers@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 2274
Closing date: 29/09/2026
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