Job Forensic Mental Health Team Court Coordinator, Larrakeyah

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other

Drugs Service
Job title Forensic Mental Health Team Court Coordinator Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 18/09/2025 to 16/09/2026

Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin

Position number 37331 RTF 325481 Closing 23/07/2025

Contact officer Simon Peters on 08 8999 4988 or Write to the company

About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Jo...ls?rtfId=325481
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people
with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please
discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE
website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
To provide and coordinate services and reporting obligations between Forensic Mental Health Services, both Lower and Superior Courts
and the Department of Health; to schedule and maintain databases, with a particular focus on forensic provisions.

Context statement
As a member of a multidisciplinary forensic mental health team, the position works across the courts, interfacing with prison, hospital,
and community settings and liaising with key stakeholders to support and to provide expert mental health assessments, reports,
treatment and consultancy services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate and provide legal support in the preparation of documentation for the courts for mental health clinicians in the Forensic

Mental health Team, working to tight deadlines and to a high standard. Prepare and brief management and the Chief Executive where
necessary.

2. Consult and collaborate at point of contact with key stakeholders including Government and Non-Government agencies, other
service providers, and intra-service providers, in coordinating reporting obligations for legal services.

3. Provide advice and support to clinical staff and Courts administration in the application of mental health legislation and related policy
and procedures. Assist in the review FMHT clinical reports prepared for the courts under Section 77 and 74 of the Mental Health
and Related Services Act.

4. Supports the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality reporting for people with a mental illness including support of case
managers by acting as liaison between team and courts.

5. 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 service and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Holds a Registration with AHPRA or professional body within in a relevant professional discipline (Social Work, Psychology or

Occupational Therapy).
2. Have a broad understanding of the roles of forensic mental health professionals when interfacing with criminal justice processes and

agencies; relevant legislative frameworks; and relevant national/international principles.
3. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with legal counsel and other agencies in the preparation and coordination of

documentation required for clients subject to mental health related matters before the Court.
4. Demonstrated capacity to prioritise work in an environment where there are competing priorities and critical deadlines.
5. Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally,

confidently, and effectively at all levels.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry to practice relevant to speciality area.
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Community Mental Health services and eligibility to practice as a Designated Mental Health

Practitioner under the NT Mental Health Act.

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries
specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or
Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.