Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing – Darwin NT
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is looking for a dynamic person with strong leadership skills to lead our Darwin Sector Support team.
As an Assistant Director in the Darwin Local Network Office, you will lead a team to perform a range of functions contributing to program assurance, and stewardship of the health and aged care systems.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate a high performing team to support the aged care sector in the NT.
Work in partnership with local stakeholders to support solution brokerage and delivery of program outcomes.
Identify and report on emerging issues and risks, develop and deliver risk management and mitigation activities.
Support aged care providers to provide service continuity though emergency events.
Identify and develop opportunities for market growth in the NT aged care sector.
Represent the department at engagements including with service providers, consumers, NT government and other commonwealth agencies.
Gather intelligence and report on departmental programs outcomes and the local conditions which impact service delivery.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is looking for a dynamic person with solid leadership skills to lead our Darwin Sector Support team.
As an Assistant Director in the Darwin Local Network Office, you will lead a team to perform a range of functions contributing to program assurance, and stewardship of the health and aged care systems.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate a high performing team to support the aged care sector in the NT.
Work in partnership with local stakeholders to support solution brokerage and delivery of program outcomes.
Identify and report on emerging issues and risks, develop and deliver risk management and mitigation activities.
Support aged care providers to provide service continuity though emergency events.




Identify and develop opportunities for market growth in the NT aged care sector.
Represent the department at engagements including with service providers, consumers, NT government and other commonwealth agencies.
Gather intelligence and report on departmental programs outcomes and the local conditions which impact service delivery.
The key duties of the position include:
Key capabilities:
Think strategically, be resilient and forward-looking with strong personal drive and integrity.
Lead a high-performing team to build and sustain effective work practices enabling high-quality, evidence-informed outcomes.
Display a high level of cultural competency including demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and stakeholders from a range backgrounds and cultures.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to draft documents, provide advice, and communicate persuasively to stakeholders from a range of government, non-government, and not for profit organisations.
Demonstrate skills in time management, prioritisation and managing competing priorities.
Strong analytical skills to identify, manage, and report on risk.
Ability to work independently, as part of a larger team, and within the broader departmental environment in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and under broad direction to resolve issues and deliver outcomes.
Eligibility




To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.
An applicant's suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check, and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check,
Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required).
Notes
Applications close Thursday 27 August **** at 11:30pm AEST.
Applicants are asked to quote reference number 26-SDDIV-***** to assist when making an enquiry.
This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions.
Non-ongoing positions will be offered on a specified term basis for an initial period of up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended (this will not exceed a total of 24 months in the same or similar role).
Getting to know the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians.
If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians.
The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued.
We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve.
The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI+, and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.
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🏢 Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing
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