Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health
Job title Allied Health Manager Designation Senior Qualified Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Palmerston
Position number 15388 RTF 359882 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Amanda O’Keefe, Director Allied Health RDPH on 8999 2603 or Amanda.o’[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359882
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Manage, lead and develop the Allied Health services at Palmerston Regional Hospital to ensure high quality, efficient, culturally
appropriate and effective allied health inpatient and outpatient services.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health
care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: management of acute and sub-acute services. This
position will require the applicant to work within an extended hours service model,



which may include weekends (as applicable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead multidisciplinary teams of allied health professionals with oversight of recruitment and retention, induction, professional

development, continuous quality improvement, and operational planning.
2. Promote best practice through Continuous Quality Improvement activities, including effective service monitoring, auditing, review

and reporting activities, and the development of resources, including practice policies and clinical guidelines.
3. Ensure a coordinated approach to achieving allied health services, hospital and organisational objectives, including the development

of a service plan, effective budget and cost centre management, and procurement of necessary equipment and resources.
4. Ensure the development and delivery of culturally appropriate strategies, resources and services for people from a diverse range of

cultures.
5. Prepare reports, guidelines and correspondence pertaining to the performance, service delivery and management of the

Department.
6. Maintain effective and active collaborative partnerships with government agencies and other key stakeholders at local, Territory

and National levels
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.




Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in an Allied Health discipline with eligibility for skilled registration in the Northern Territory where

appropriate, and membership of a professional association.
2. Significant postgraduate experience in an Allied Health discipline and hospital safety and quality, especially in the sub-acute clinical

setting.
3. Proven management, service planning and leadership skills, with the ability to facilitate team functioning to achieve outcomes, in a

demanding work environment within a climate of organisational change.
4. Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with influence and

manage workplace relations.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide an innovative, strategic and adaptable approach to service development and delivery through

facilitation and implementation of continuous quality improvement, projects and adherence to legislative standards.
6. Demonstrated experience in working with people of diverse cultures, particularly with Indigenous Australians, with demonstrated

achievements in improving health outcomes
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in clinical education, leadership / management, speciality practice area or other relevant field.

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role
carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.

📌 Allied Health Manager (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Palmerston City