Salary: $111,763 to $122,953 Location: Darwin
About the Opportunity
Join NT PHN in a meaningfulroleresponsible for developing and managing a range of program activities within the Health Commissioning Branch.
TheHealthPartnerships Senior Program Officer will work closely withcommissioned service providers, healthcare stakeholders, government agencies, and community partners.The rolemanages multiple contracts and delivers projects and initiatives that contribute to improved health outcomes for NT communities.Ensuringfunded services align with organisational priorities, contractual obligations, and community needs, while supporting continuous service improvement and program performance.
About You
You havea strong understandingof health issues and health services in rural and remote areas, including the delivery of primary health care services in rural and remote areas.You bringexcellent stakeholders engagement skillsanda proven ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external clients,partnersand stakeholders.
You work effectively with others toco-design solutions, maximise outcomes, and ensure organisational coordination and efficiency in an environment requiring cultural sensitivity.You have:
Knowledge or training equivalent to a degree in business or health or other related field; and/or relevant, equivalentexpertiseand experience.
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,policyand procedure to support effective program management, contractcomplianceand deliverables.
Superior communication skills including written communication to providehigh levelandtimelyadvice, build rapport, high-level reports and produce clear and effective documentation.
About the Role
Key priorities include:
Working collaboratively and effectively as a member of a high-performing team, engage positively with management and all internal staff.
Accountable for effective and efficient management of contracts with commissioned service providers
Managing working groups by providing secretariat and project support including stakeholder management and drafting discussion papers, agendas, and reports.
Coordinate effective program implementation, management and reporting to uphold policies, guidelines and reporting requirements in line with funding agreements.
Oversee and maximise the use of online systems to support quality checks, data capture, trendanalysis and performance reporting.
Support the Health Partnerships Lead by overseeing integrity of budget and program data to meet program goals.
Undertake analysis of program portfolios where applicable to support market sounding and recommissioning activities.
Work collaboratively across branches to build strong and trusting relationships, maximise outcomes, reduce duplication, ensure organisational integration and efficiency.
Conduct a structured approach to program evaluation and post-implementation reviews, needs identification and ongoing improvements.




Partner with health recruitment and retention support functions within NT PHN to ensure service providers have access to an adequate workforce and are supported to retain staff.
Prepare high level documentation with recommendations that are accurate and succinct, including business cases, Briefing Notes, discussion papers, subject reports, guidelines, policies and procedures and any other documentation as required.
What'sin it for You?
Competitive remuneration including up to $15,899 salary packaging and a generous base salary.
Six weeks annual leave to support work-life balance.
Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
A dynamic, fast-paced and supportive team workplace with a positive workplace culture.
Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and career.
The freedom to bring innovative and creative thinking to your role.
Access to SONDER, a 24/7 comprehensive employee support service for personal safety, medical and mental health needs.
And yes – we have Dog-Friendly Fridays!
If you have any questions, please contact Savio Furtado,Health Partnerships Managerby ******.
To be successful in your application, you must have legal working rights in Australia.
This role may require travel within the Northern Territory, including remote communities and interstate.
A current NT driver's licenceand apolice clearancearerequiredfor this position.
This position will remain open until Thursday20August ****.
Commitment to Reconciliation
NT PHN is committed to delivering all work in a culturally inclusive,sensitiveand safe manner that supports reconciliation.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan reflects our ongoing dedication to embedding reconciliation principles into both our operations and daily practices.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all roles within NT PHN.
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📌 Health Partnerships Senior Program Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Darwin