Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Budget and Financial Services
Job title Assistant Director Health Funding Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 44208 RTF 358718 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Officer Camilla Feeney on [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358718
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
Provide operational leadership, technical expertise, and management of health funding models, processes, and reporting for
NT Health. Translate funding strategy and policy into robust funding allocations, analysis and advice, that support sustainable
service delivery.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the development and refinement of funding models, and other mechanisms, ensuring allocations, and processes

are accurate, timely, fit-for-purpose and in alignment with national frameworks and NT policy settings.
2. Analyse large and complex datasets to identify funding opportunities, risks, pressures, and emerging trends, to develop

strategies and inform executive decision-making, service planning, funding negotiations, submissions and planning.
3. Provide expert technical funding advice,



clear interpretation and guidance consistent with national standards and

legislation.
4. Drive improvements in funding processes, analytical tools, and reporting capability to enhance transparency and

efficiency.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience in leadership and management of funding models, processes, and reporting within a complex health

or government workplace.
2. Strong analytical skills with experience in financial and clinical activity to support decision-making and funding

negotiations.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and provide technical advice to internal and external partners.
4. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to express complex concepts clearly.
5. Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex tasks, maintain quality and meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams in a complex health funding context, fostering capability development

and a culture of continuous improvement.
7. Expert knowledge of contemporary health funding mechanisms, including relevant national legislation and policy settings.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Public Health, Health Administration/Management, Health

Economics
2. Understanding of government governance frameworks and compliance requirements related to health funding, financial

management, and reporting in the public sector.
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.

📌 Assistant Director Health Funding (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin