Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit NT Hearing Services
Job title Manager Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Alice Springs
Position number 42630 RTF 359416 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Gypsy de Jonge on 08 8985 8124 or [email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359416

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 and coordinate the provision of high quality and effective Hearing Services including the Australian Government ear and
hearing health outreach services in Central Australia and Barkly.
Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the Hearing Services team using sound human resource, financial, and information management principles and
practices to optimise efficiency and meet program deliverables and funding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

2. Ensure the programs are delivered in accord with a sound evidence base, including Australian Government funding agreements.
3. Ensure Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) through monitoring, and review processes.
4. Analyse complex, multi-faceted and emerging issues for staffing and the program, develop solutions, and initiate appropriate and

timely action.
5. Ensure coordination with other Northern Territory (NT) Health, non-government agencies and Aboriginal organisations to deliver

and achieve program outcomes.
6. Ensure client information is managed in accord with sound data and information/knowledge management principles.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) 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. Degree or diploma or equivalent in a health, human service or behavioural science discipline
2. Demonstrated ability to manage people, finance, and information within a complex work unit.
3. Proven management and leadership skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, problem solve to facilitate team functioning in a busy

work environment within a climate of substantial change and the ability to provide an cutting-edge, strategic and flexible approach to
service delivery.

4. Demonstrated ability to deliver and evaluate health services program performance.
5. Demonstrated ability to achieve quality and Work Health and Safety outcomes.
6. Written and verbal communication skills that ensure effective communication, collaboration with government and non-government

agencies and Aboriginal organisations.
7. Demonstrated understanding of cross cultural sensitivities particularly in the remote service delivery context and an ability to

interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour

Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of current hearing health issues in the NT.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal
history. 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 for requirements.

Approved: April 2025 Dr. Munya Gwede, General Manager NT-Wide Services

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit NT Hearing Services
Job title Nurse Unit Manager - Hearing Designation Nurse Level 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years




Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Alice Springs
Position number 42630 RTF 359416 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Gypsy de Jonge on 08 8985 8124 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359416

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
Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-
disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area.
Context statement
This position is responsible for the operational and human resource management of the multi-disciplinary NT Hearing Services
program. The program encompasses urban, regional and remote service provision across Central Australia and Barkly.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.
2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the

provision of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues
4. 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.
5. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the

ability to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,

program functions, and organisational efficiency.
4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs

of healthcare consumers and staff.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant

specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and

sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.
Desirable
1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation
requirements associated with Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact




[email protected] for further information.
Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit NT Hearing Services
Job title Nurse Unit Manager - Hearing Designation Nurse Level 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Alice Springs
Position number 42630 RTF 359416 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Gypsy de Jonge on 08 8985 8124 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359416

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
Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-
disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area.
Context statement
***This position is responsible for the operational and human resource management of the multi-disciplinary NT Hearing Services
program. The program encompasses urban, regional and remote service provision across Central Australia and Barkly ***
Key duties and responsibilities
6. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.
7. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the

provision of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.
8. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues
9. 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.
10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
7. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
8. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
9. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the

ability to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
10. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,

program functions, and organisational efficiency.
11. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs

of healthcare consumers and staff.
12. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant

specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
13. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and

sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation
requirements associated with Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact
[email protected] for further information.

📌 Manager / Nurse Unit Manager - Hearing (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs