Job Description
Shape better outcomes for young people in a supportive team environment
Join a
genuinely collaborative, youth-focused mental health service
where supervision is protected, decisions are shared, and leadership is supported,
not siloed .
Clinical Lead: $105,181.56 + Super | Senior Clinicians: $95,272.85 – $98,789.69 + Super
headspace Darwin: Care That’s Shared, Supported and Sustainable
headspace Darwin, led by Anglicare NT , delivers
early intervention mental health services
to young people aged 12–25 across the Top End.
Our multidisciplinary model brings together mental health care, early psychosis intervention, alcohol and other drugs support, physical and sexual health services, psychiatry, and
family-inclusive practice
— ensuring young people receive holistic, coordinated support.
But what truly sets us apart is how we work.
Here,
clinical responsibility is shared . Decisions are collaborative. Supervision is embedded. Reflective practice is protected time — not something you squeeze in after hours.
We are committed to
culturally responsive, trauma-informed care , and we prioritise clinician wellbeing as much as client outcomes. You’ll be supported by experienced leaders, structured supervision, and a team that genuinely backs one another.
This is sustainable practice,
for young people and for you .
Learn more about working with us: https://www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/
Grow Your Impact in Youth Mental Health
Clinical Lead | Primary Program | Reports to Centre Manager
This role blends
clinical leadership and direct therapeutic practice . You will provide oversight across the Primary team while maintaining a caseload and contributing to service quality and development.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing
clinical leadership and mentorship
Delivering assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Supporting reflective practice and clinical supervision
Contributing to program development and continuous improvement
Promoting
culturally safe and collaborative care
We welcome experienced mental health clinicians who may already be leading, as well as those
ready to step into leadership
with strong structural support behind them.
Senior Clinicians| Early Psychosis Program | Reports to Program Manager
These roles focus on supporting young people experiencing or at risk of early psychosis within a
highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment .
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting risk assessments and therapeutic interventions
Supporting young people with
complex and emerging presentations
Participating in shared case planning and decision-making
Delivering
family-inclusive and culturally responsive care
Contributing to a culture grounded in accountability and reflection
These roles require demonstrated experience within a
mental health setting . While not suited to new graduates, we welcome clinicians with
solid foundational experience
who are ready to step confidently into a senior clinical capacity.
All applicants must hold relevant professional registration, Australian work rights, a Driver’s Licence, and meet NT compliance requirements (Ochre Card and Police Check). NZ applicants must already hold, or be eligible for, relevant Australian professional registration.
Grounded in Practice. Ready for More.
You will hold a tertiary qualification in
Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing , with
AHPRA or AASW registration , and bring:
Experience within a
mental health setting
Strong risk assessment and clinical judgement
Confidence working in
multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to
trauma-informed, culturally safe practice
For the
Clinical Lead role , prior supervision or leadership experience is highly regarded — though we welcome clinicians ready to
grow into leadership
with structured support.
For the
Senior Clinician roles , you’ll have solid mental health experience and be ready to step into a senior clinical capacity.
Across both pathways, you value:
Shared accountability
Reflective practice
Cultural humility
Sustainable, team-based care
If you’re confident in your foundations and ready to expand your impact, this is your opportunity to do so — with the right support behind you.
Professional Growth Without Burnout
We believe sustainable practice creates better outcomes, for young people and for clinicians.
In addition to competitive HPSS-aligned salaries, you will receive:
Additional relocation or retention incentives (negotiable)
Travel support within Darwin (fleet vehicles provided)
Accommodation support for Katherine outreach (if required)
Ongoing professional development including
CBT, DBT, Single Session Therapy and Family Inclusive Practice
Protected supervision and reflective practice time
Structured leadership support for emerging Clinical Leads
Here, growth is intentional. Support is structured. And sustainability is built into how we operate.
Ready to Practise Differently?
If you’re looking for a role where
clinical responsibility is shared , supervision is protected, and your wellbeing matters as much as your capability — this could be your next chapter.
At headspace Darwin, you won’t be practising in isolation. You’ll be part of a team that values reflection, accountability, and sustainable care.
Apply today
or reach out for a confidential conversation about joining headspace Darwin.
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