Senior Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager Service Model Planning and Change Management 

Duration:  Fulltime, fixed term until June 2026

Who are we?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

We work to address the social determinants of health including the broader issues that affect our people's health, through evidence-based research and public advocacy. We also work to empower individuals, families and communities to optimise their health.

About the role

The Project Manager will work with DDHS frameworks to drive the project planning and change management of the DDHS Service Model Implementation Project and to undertake priority project work under the project.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee implementation of a detailed project plan and change management.
• plan to facilitate progressive implementation of the DDHS Service Model.
• Ensure clinical, operational, cultural, and financial considerations are addressed.
• Lead the preparation of advice to the EMT and the Board on progress, challenges and adjustments required to the plans and on change management strategies.
• Advise EMT and individual executives on clinical and operational issues arising from the service model.
• Oversee and monitor the individual work packages and provide support as necessary including in the development of detailed activity plans.
• Undertake project work in relation to priority work packages and tasks as directed.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Lead the development of an evaluation framework to allow measurement of impact of the implementation process. 

To be successful you will need:

Essential

• Demonstrated understanding of the primary health care environment and the opportunities and challenges in clinical and operational change implementation in that environment. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation and the use of relevant software.
• Demonstrated experience in change management in complex projects.
• High level of administrative and organisational skills including experience managing workloads within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people and stakeholders across a range of cultures and professions.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills with an ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks to deliver outcomes within tight timelines.
• Demonstrated high level computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Project.

Desirable

• Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar complex environment.
• Qualifications in project management and/or change management.

What we offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave per annum.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum

For further information please contact Joy McLaughlin on (08) 8942 5***

Employment with DDHS is subject to a police check, a current NT working with children's card, CPR certificate, and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.