Clinical Governance Advisor

Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and two weeks of accommodation. SCHADS Above Award Grade 8 - $130,497 pa plus super & salary packaging. Based in Darwin with beautiful landscapes and year round warm temperatures.

Note: This position is based in Darwin, Northern Territory.

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above award Salary
• Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 plus 2 weeks accommodation if relocating

The Clinical Governance Advisor will oversee and support all clinical governance aspects across CatholicCare NT (CCNT) support services. Responsibilities include the provision of clinical advice on policies and procedures, projects, reports and data interpretation that will contribute to CCNT quality improvement processes, risk management systems and the overarching clinical governance framework.

This role will strengthen the organisation's focus on Clinical Governance and aim to support the consistent implementation of well-informed practice. This position will support a clinical risk management system, in particular risks associated when safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This position is based in Darwin, NT.

• Formal Qualification and significant experience as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker or Mental Health Professional, registered with relevant board.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and engaging in accreditation processes
• Experience in successfully developing and implementing organisational or system level clinical governance
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
• High level knowledge of contemporary, evidence based and culturally appropriate approaches to safeguarding children, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing and complex trauma
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website.

Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 30 September 2025

Interviews: Rolling Interviews

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities. It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory