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

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 [email protected] or by visiting:

https://app.citationhr.com/app/portals/applicant/apply?aid=fca36ac9-7fca-4850-9174-0d4d27d04d13

If you have any questions or for more information about the role, please contact Tom Richmond – Health Workforce Engagement Team Lead on [email protected] or 0407 358 281.

This position will remain open until Friday 4 April 2025