Senior Program Officer

Senior Program Officer

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: $99 357 + Super

Benefits: Generous salary packaging, six weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements
Location: Darwin

About the Opportunity

The Senior Program officer - Outreach will be responsible for developing and managing program activities within the Strategy, Commissioning and Planning Branch, in particular the Outreach Health Services Program (OHSP). Reporting to the Program leader, Senior Program officer - Outreach will support the management of several regional working groups and be responsible for driving outreach and workforce projects to achieve program outcomes.

NT PHN contracts a range of service providers and engages with a broad range of program stakeholders.

The mix of activities in the portfolio may change from time to time in response to community needs and program or funding changes.

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

• This role is designated as Indigenous Identified as it is intended to constitute a special measure under s 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 57 (1) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). Furthermore, under s 35 (1) (b) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Knowledge or training equivalent to a degree in business or health or other related field; and/or relevant, equivalent expertise and experience
• Excellent engagement skills with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external clients, partners and stakeholders to co-design solutions, maximise outcomes, and ensure organisational coordination and efficiency in an environment requiring cultural sensitivity.
• High-level organisational skills and a track-record of taking initiative and meeting timelines with limited supervision and with a high attention to detail.
• Strong data-gathering and analytical skills, and the ability to produce and coordinate reporting and evaluation of health programs and initiatives.
• Strong computer literacy skills including competency in Microsoft Office programs such as SharePoint and Excel.
• Ability to adapt to unfamiliar systems and processes, with the proven ability to develop and implement processes, policy and procedure to support effective program management, contract compliance and deliverables.
• Superior communication skills including written communication to provide high level and timely advice, build rapport, high-level reports and produce clear and effective documentation.
• Knowledge of health issues and health services, including the delivery of primary health care services in rural and remote areas

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

Please send through an updated CV, along with a cover letter outlining your skills and abilities. To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in Australia.

If you have any questions or for more information about the role, please contact James Mayo the Regional Health Partnerships Lead on **********@ntphn.org.au or 08 8982 1***.

Applications close Sunday 5th May 2024