Contract up to 4 years

About the role

Lead a whole-of-territory approach to healthcare service delivery across the Northern Territory. As Chief Operating Officer of the NT Regional Health Service (NTRHS), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to deliver consistent, effective, and high-quality healthcare that positively impacts patient and community outcomes across all NT regions.

Lead operational transformation and drive improved performance and fiscal outcomes

Oversee compliance with the NTRHS Service Plan and alignment to strategic directives and legislation

Embed systems and frameworks that standardise and enhance service delivery across regions

Prioritise clinical services according to patient and community needs

Implement and embed key NT-wide healthcare reforms into operations

Maintain best-practice clinical governance and drive continuous service improvement

Build collaborative working relationships across NT Health and broader government

Model leadership behaviours and foster a high-performing, positive workplace culture

Act as delegate for the Chief Executive when required

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven senior executive leadership in complex operational environments

In-depth knowledge of strategic healthcare priorities in the NT and nationally

Demonstrated success leading change and improving service delivery and financial performance

Strong leadership and ability to build high-performing, positive organisational cultures

High self-awareness, resilience and professionalism in the face of uncertainty

Outstanding communication skills and ability to influence and represent the agency at all levels

Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

Desirable

Recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant field