Senior Mental Health Nurse

Senior Mental Health Nurse – Alice Springs

• Opportunity to immerse yourself in community life while creating meaningful impact across remote SA/NT communities.
• Above-award salary · Relocation support · 6 weeks annual leave · Remote allowances · Salary packaging
• Applicants looking for Full-time, Part-time or Fixed Term contracts are open to apply.

About RFDS SA/NT
We are trusted leaders in aeromedical and primary health care across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Guided by our five year Strategic Plan, we are committed to innovation, connection, and delivering world class health care for all Australians.
Learn more about our people and communities at finestcare.com.au.
Based out of Port Augusta, our Mental Health Team uses a fly in fly out service model to improve access and outcomes for remote communities.

About the Opportunity
If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity, a new adventure, or the next step in your career—this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact in the community. Join us in a position where compassion, integrity, and commitment to others drive everything we do.

This is your chance to advance your mental health expertise while experiencing the outback landscapes and communities of Central Australia. Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS SA/NT) and be part of a team that delivers care where it’s needed most—often in some of Australia’s most remote and extraordinary locations. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, adventure, or the chance to make a meaningful impact, this role offers an unmatched blend of all three. And if you’re not looking right now, perhaps someone you know is ready for this kind of challenge.

Reporting to the Mental Health Service Manager, you will deliver stepped, evidence based, culturally safe mental health services mostly within remote First Nations communities.
This role gives you the opportunity to:

• Provide specialist mental health care via telephone, telehealth and face to face support
• Work across unique outback settings across regional and remote Australia
• Strengthen mental health and emotional wellbeing through education and community engagement
• Shape service delivery where traditional models simply don’t reach
• Be involved in National research within Aboriginal Communities.

If you’re passionate about using your skills where they truly matter—and gaining new ones along the way—this role will inspire and challenge, you.

About You
You are someone who:

• Is experienced in delivering mental health interventions aligned with national standards
• Understands culturally informed practices and healing approaches within First Nations communities
• Can work collaboratively across government and non government services
• Has experience in mental health promotion and social and emotional wellbeing initiatives

To be considered, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• A recognised mental health nursing qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing)

What We Offer
Working with RFDS gives you the chance to do remarkable work in some of Australia’s most remote locations—while being fully supported in your professional growth.

You will receive:

• Above-award salary
• 6 weeks annual leave per year
• Remote Area Housing allowance
• Attractive relocation assistance (accommodation support, reimbursement of costs, paid travel)
• Generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,899 for living expenses + $2,650 meal/entertainment card
• Reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning and development opportunities
• A comprehensive orientation program

Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Allen on 0455 430 762.

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Claire Wilks on 0499 752 942.

Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply 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 strongly encouraged to apply.