Northern Territory PHN leads the development and coordination of an equitable, comprehensive primary health care system and an engaged health workforce driven by community needs.

Salary: $109,040 + Super

Location: Darwin or Alice Springs

About the Opportunity

This role is responsible for leading program management of primary health services commissioned by NT PHN that are evidence-based and responsive to local and regional needs. This position will take a lead role in service co-design, sourcing, contract management and relationship management commissioned programs. The role will be required to work in a proactive and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders in a co-design approach to achieve improved health outcomes for the population. The commissioning activities of the role may change based on organisational need.

About You

If you have the following skills and experience, we’d love to chat:

• Knowledge or training equivalent to a relevant degree and/or extensive equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing services related to the delivery of the Australian Primary Health Care System an of understanding of cross-cultural service delivery.
• Demonstrated high level project management skills, knowledge and experience with an ability to deliver a project.
• Strong interpersonal, engagement and relationship building skills with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external clients, partners and stakeholders in an environment requiring cultural sensitivity to co-design solutions, maximise outcomes, and ensure organisational coordination and efficiency.
• Leadership skills, with a proven track record in leading high performing teams that deliver exceptional, client focused results.
• An ability to deliver high level, proactive and accountable management of program budgets within key performance requirements.
• An ability to contribute to strategic, system and critical thinking abilities to support development and continuous improvement of NT PHN health commissioning functions and activities.
• Demonstrates judgment, to make sound decisions based on business needs, taking a solution focused approach to ensure results meet organisational expectations and measures.
• Understanding of the comprehensive primary health care sector including rural and remote services, Indigenous health and cultural safety, and issues in cross cultural health service delivery.
• Superior analytical and written communication skills to provide high level and timely advice and produce clear and effective documentation.

What’s in it for You

• Working for NT PHN means being a part of an organisation with a bigger picture purpose to improve health care outcomes for Territorians
• Enjoy up to $15,899 of salary sacrifice and a generous base salary
• Enjoy a vast, fast paced and challenging work environment where you will work as a part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, work life balance and a positive, professional work culture
• Receive 6 weeks leave per annum
• Enjoy the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career
• Have the freedom to apply innovative and creative thinking
• Enjoy bring your dog to work Fridays and active social club

Commitment to Reconciliation

NT PHN is committed to undertaking all work within a culturally inclusive, sensitive and safe framework that supports Reconciliation. The NT PHN Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan shows our commitment and dedication to embedding reconciliation initiatives into business and our everyday work.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged for all NT PHN positions.

Application Requirements

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Role Description – Regional Health Partnership Lead

If you have any questions or for more information about the role, please contact Matt Mifsud, Regional Health Integration Manager (Top End) 0448 795 167