Mental Health Worker

About Full time role working out of Alice Springs, servicing a range of remote Northern Territory Aboriginal and Pastoral communities.This opportunity is open to a Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Clinician or Aboriginal Mental Health Worker.Above award salary, generous relocation assistance, 6 weeks annual leave, remote living allowances and salary packaging options available. About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five‑year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better‑connected health service provider for all Australians. Our Mental Health Team, based out of Alice Springs, provides greater access to services in remote communities through a fly‑in‑fly‑out and drive‑in‑drive‑out model, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying. About this Opportunity The RFDS SA/NT is currently recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our Mental Health Team. This opportunity is open to a: Mental Health Nurse Mental Health Clinician Aboriginal Mental Health Worker Reporting directly to the Mental Health Service Manager, you will be inspired to deliver a stepped mental health service that is evidence‑based and culturally safe in the context of remote First Nations communities across regional and remote Australia. You will be supported to deliver moderate‑intensity mental health services to clients who cannot access appropriate services due to living in remote locations or being ineligible for existing services. Delivering evidence‑based psychological interventions, you will utilise telephone, telehealth and face‑to‑face consulting methods to achieve positive outcomes for RFDS SA/NT clients. You will be a vital resource to remote communities, ensuring you identify activities to further develop – and increase awareness of – mental health and emotional wellbeing services. About You Experienced in the delivery of mental health interventions in line with National Standards for Mental Health Services and practices. Aware of treatment approaches for remote First Nations communities and associated healing practices. Experienced in integrating existing government and non‑government agencies and other human service providers in the planning and delivery of services. Experienced in implementing mental health and social and emotional wellbeing health promotion activities. For the specific qualifications and experience required for each role, please refer to the position descriptions available via the below links: Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Clinician (social work, psychology, occupational therapy), Aboriginal Mental Health Worker. Our Benefits Above award salary Attractive relocation assistance (including up to three months settling‑in accommodation, cost reimbursement and paid travel) Remote housing allowance – additional $436.00 salary per fortnight Travel allowance 6 weeks annual leave per year Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income, including packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills, and an additional $2,650 via a meal and entertainment card. Reward and recognition program Learning management system Employee Assistance Program Comprehensive orientation programme for new starters Further Information For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Vivien Ridgway, Mental Health Service Manager at 0499 829 941. For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator at 0499 752 942. Application Details Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025. Please note we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. As part of the RFDS SA/NT recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre‑employment checks, including a National Police Clearance, Working with Children Clearance and drug and alcohol test. If you would like to know more, please contact us. We reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr