Chief Health Officer & General Manager Public Health Division

About the role

Provide strategic leadership in population health, promote health protection and prevention, and deliver high-level public health advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Minister for Health and other government agencies. Lead the Public Health Division and fulfill statutory functions under NT legislation.

• Provide strategic policy advice on public and environmental health matters

• Lead the Public Health Division's work across multiple portfolios

• Monitor standards of population health services throughout NT

• Ensure compliance with public health legislation and standards

• Represent NT in national public health planning and policy forums

Skills & Experience

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Physicians (Public Health Medicine)

• Senior management experience in public health

• Knowledge of government processes and strategic policy

• Experience advising on complex public health issues

• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Understanding of EEO, Disability Services and WHS legislation

Benefits

• Executive-level remuneration package

• Opportunity to shape public health policy at Territory level

• Professional development opportunities

• Influence health outcomes across diverse NT communities

• Represent NT on national health committees

• Work-life balance in unique Northern Territory setting

More about NT Health

NT Health delivers public health services across the Northern Territory. The Public Health Division provides expert advice in health statistics, communicable disease control, non-communicable disease prevention, health protection, and emergency management.

Our team is committed to improving health outcomes for all Territorians through evidence-based approaches, strong leadership, and collaborative partnerships with communities and stakeholders.