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Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

Make a lasting impact in the community of Timor-Leste by joining our Health Workforce Development Program as a Quality Programs Team Leader. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside dedicated Timorese healthcare professionals to improve patient care and safety within the national hospital system.

Based at Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares, you will be responsible for working with the Leadership and Quality Programs Manager and program caregivers to support the St John of God International Health (SJGIH) development program plans. The overarching goal of the SJGIH plans is to: “Improve patient care across Timor-Leste by strengthening the capacity of Timorese healthcare workers, with the primary focus at HNGV.”

Timor-Leste (East Timor) is a beautiful, rapidly developing country with a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. While it may not be as well-known as other Southeast Asian destinations, there are plenty of attractions that can make living there both rewarding and exciting. Here are some of the key attractions and experiences to highlight to candidates considering relocating to Timor-Leste:

• Pristine Beaches & Diving: Unspoiled coastlines, vibrant coral reefs, and top diving spots like Atauro Island.
• Trekking & Mountains: Hike to the summit of Mount Ramelau for stunning views and explore lush forests and waterfalls.
• Cultural Heritage: Colonial architecture, traditional villages, and historical sites
• Wildlife & Ecotourism: Unique birdwatching, biodiversity hotspots like Atauro Island, and eco-lodging experiences.

More information about our capacity strengthening work in Timor-Leste can be found HERE.

The Position

• Act as an ambassador for SJGIH programs, and provide leadership to caregivers to uphold the SJGHC Vision, Mission and Values always.
• Use the SJGIH ‘approach to stable and sustainable development’, to work collaboratively with Program Managers and other Team Leaders across portfolios to design, plan and implement integrated activities to achieve the strategic actions as set out in the SJGIH plans.
• Provide on-the-ground leadership to design and implement capacity strengthening activities that will strengthen the capability and capacity of both Timorese caregivers and program counterparts to effectively deliver the Quality Programs into the future.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating design and activities, including quantitative and qualitative reporting that articulates and demonstrates progress against strategic plans.
• Provide oversight for the delivery, troubleshooting, monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Programs and addressing issues and lessons learnt.
• Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and provide them with expert advice on matters pertaining to Quality Programs, and ensure programs are meeting their needs and the Ministry of Health.
• Promote a professional environment that supports good healthcare practice, professionalism, clear communication and reporting, and a physical environment that demonstrates cleanliness, equipment/resource maintenance, and safe workspaces.

Successful applicants must possess a nursing and/or midwifery qualification and be eligible for registration to practice as a nurse/midwife in Australia. You will also have completed a post-graduate qualification and/or have minimum two years’ experience working in a quality role across auditing, development & implementation of polices, Standard Operating Procedures, infection control and data management.

We are seeking a dedicated health professional with two years leadership/management experience who can lead and manage outcomes at strategic and operational levels. This role will require a commitment to learn the local language of Tetun.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary from 1st July 2026: $122,113 to $128,541 plus 12% Superannuation
• Fixed-term full-time contract (2 - year contract), working 38 hours per week
• Commencement October 2026
• Relocation assistance provided
• Financial rent assistance and assistance in securing a house provided
• Car provided with fuel allowance
• Flight allowance provided for flights throughout contract
• Language lessons to support your development in Tetun
• Innovative professional development opportunities
• Support with work visas for applicable candidates

Click "Apply Now" to submit an application. All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For all enquiries contact Jenny Tait-Robertson, Director International Health on 0413 987 362.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.