Psychologist jobs in Darwin, NT

Psychologist work in Darwin, NT

Psychologist roles in Darwin, NT sit within acute and ongoing workforce shortages across all disciplines. Generous salary packages, relocation allowances, and HECS-HELP remission schemes are commonly offered. Cultural safety training and commitment to working with Aboriginal communities is essential. psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Psychologists in Australia work across a wide range of settings — from public mental health services and hospitals to private practice, schools, and community organisations. They provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care.

The Northern Territory has disproportionately high rates of mental illness, trauma, AOD-related harm, and suicide — particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, who make up around 30% of the Territory's population. NT Health's Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services delivers clinical services from Darwin and regional centres across the Top End.

Qualifications typically required

• Four-year APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology degree
• Two-year supervised practice (4+2 pathway) or accredited postgraduate degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Specialist endorsement (Clinical, Forensic, Health etc.) for senior roles

Key employers in Darwin, NT

• NT Health
• Top End Mental Health Services
• NT PHN
• AMSANT member services
• headspace Darwin
• Danila Dilba Health Service
• Anglicare NT
• Mind Australia NT