The Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition (NTMHC) is a peak body for community mental health and wellbeing in the NT and represent NT community managed mental health and suicide prevention organisations. NTMHC is based in Darwin.

NTMHC are seeking an Executive Officer to lead the organisation to fulfil our vision for all Territorians to have the opportunity to have the best possible mental health and wellbeing. The role of the Executive Officer is to ensure the NTMHC functions as a highly competent and effective peak body in policy development, advocacy and representing the community mental health and suicide prevention sector in the NT.

The Executive Officer influences public policy, develops and disseminates information and provides networking opportunities that support the NT community mental health and suicide prevention sector. The Executive Officer will engage with national counterparts to deliver value to the NT members and ensure an NT voice is effective in national advocacy.

It is the responsibility of the EO to address key management and operational issues with the direction and policies as directed by the Board including

• Planning – lead the development and implementation of the operational plans to achieve agreed strategic goals;
• Finance – Develop and manage the operational budget and maintain operations within the budget parameters;
• Physical resources – Maintain sufficient physical resources to ensure the effective function of the organisation; and
• Environmental scanning – identify and keep the Board informed of emerging opportunities, risks and significant areas for organisational development.

The Executive Officer reports directly to the NTMHC Board of Management with frequent engagement with the Chairperson and Treasurer and effective liaison with the Board.

For further information, contact [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 8948 2246.

A position description is attached.