Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Central Australia Region
Job title Aboriginal Mental Health Worker Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Alice Springs
Position number 18573 RTF 329465 Closing 23/09/2025
Contact officer Sarah Morrison on 08 8951 7710 or sarah.morrison@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329465

1. Assist CATT clinicians to provide consultation and act as a cultural advocate in ensuring access to services.
2. Provide cultural insights awareness training, and language skills to improve understanding and communication
   between clinicians and Aboriginal people.
3. Contribute towards and participate in the establishment of standards and protocols for effective mental health service
   delivery to Aboriginal people.
4. Support the development of strategies to improve understanding and knowledge of mental health issues for Aboriginal
   people during a time of acute mental health presentation.
5. Participate in training for community-based workers ensuring a greater awareness of mental health issues.
6. Maintain appropriate documentation of cultural issues pertaining to clients in case notes and Community Care
   Information System (CCIS).
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.