Northern Territory PHN leads the development and coordination of an equitable, comprehensive primary health care system and an engaged health workforce driven by community needs.
Salary: $107,465 – $118,224 Location: Darwin or Alice Springs JOB SUMMARY NT PHN has an exciting opportunity for a Health Workforce Consultant to drive strategic projects and initiatives to ensure sustainable primary health care workforce in the NT.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives, the Health Workforce Consultant will lead processes to attract, recruit and retain a skilled and engaged health workforce in the Northern Territory.
The purpose of this role is to drive initiatives that address the health workforce and service delivery needs in the NT primary health care sector.
In partnership with client health services and key stakeholders, the Health Workforce Consultant is focused on driving strategic projects and initiatives to address key challenges that affect the quality, availability and sustainability of the primary health care workforce.
The position is responsible for tailoring workforce programs to meet individual health professional and health service needs.
This includes integrating workforce management into other workforce programs, including grants, incentives, future workforce and education programs to ensure the NT has a stable and sustainable primary health care workforce.
The Workforce Consultant will have the opportunity to recruit across multiple focus areas, of medical, nursing and allied health.
ABOUT YOU Qualification ideally or working towards a qualification in HR or other related field such as business, organisational psychology or project management Relevant experience: expertise in areas such as contemporary recruitment & retention practices, talent & case management and workforce development strategies Engagement skills : demonstrated ability to positively influence internal and external stakeholders Relationship management: ability to build and successfully maintain client relationships Project delivery: demonstrated skills in leading projects and/or programs, initiatives with demonstrated success in in the management and delivery of projects using project management principles and methodology Interpersonal skills: highly developed skills, working across a variety of cultural backgrounds, including strong verbal and written communication and networking abilities Personal skills: excellent time-management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work across multiple projects/programs and prioritise workload effectively.
Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team and to partner with other internal functions to ensure optimal service delivery to external clients.
Growth mindset: demonstrated experience in contributing to continuous quality improvement and working as part of a high-functioning team.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU Work for an organisation with a bigger picture purpose to?improve health care outcomes for Territorians A generous base salary with the ability to salary sacrifice up to $15,899 per year A vast, fast paced and challenging work environment where you will work as a part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team Flexible working arrangements, work life balance and a positive, professional work culture 6 weeks leave per annum The opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career The freedom of applying innovative and creative ideas Bring your dog to work Fridays Sonder, which offers a 24/7 personal safety, medical and mental health support COMMITMENT TO RECONCILIATION NT PHN is committed to undertaking all work within a culturally inclusive, sensitive and safe framework that supports Reconciliation.
The NT PHN Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan shows our commitment and dedication to embedding reconciliation initiatives into business and our everyday work.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged for all NT PHN positions.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS To apply for this role, you must have a legal working rights in Australia.
Please send through an updated resume, along with a cover letter outlining your skills and abilities to ****** or apply through our Online Application page here.
See Role Description here.
If you have any questions or for more information about the role, please contact Tom Richmond – Health Workforce Engagement Team Lead on ****** or 0407 358 281.
This position will remain open until Friday 4 April 2025.