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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Integrated Care Lead is responsible for enhancing the patient journey through local health systems.

In close collaboration with stakeholders, the role is focused on key areas of health system integration including optimising referral pathways for patients, enhancement of multidisciplinary care, strengthening systems of communication between health care providers and supporting clinicians with health system navigation.

Leading a small team, the Integrated Care Lead is responsible for the design, development and ongoing management of programs and initiatives that support best-practice care and health system navigation.

The role is required to understand how the Australian health systems works and the interoperability between different parts of that system.

ABOUT YOU

Formal training; relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience in a health system management role. Formal training in communications, project management and/or stakeholder engagement. Clinical background and/or strong knowledge of clinical primary care is advantageous.

People Management: demonstrated experience in staff management, senior-level stakeholder engagement, project/program management and budget/financial management.

Team Management: demonstrated experience in team management with ability to mentor other staff to and to foster a culture of high-performance.

Project Management: excellent project management skills throughout project lifecycle, including the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and deliver complex projects within scope, budget and timeframes.

Communication skills: excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Australian Primary Health Care System: demonstrated experience in and/or knowledge of the relevant health care system.

Understanding or demonstrated ability to learn about models of multidisciplinary health care, allied health and value-based care.

Working autonomously, under pressure, exercising initiative and evidence-based judgement.

Demonstrated critical thinking with advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to recognise opportunities for service improvement.

Excellent engagement skills with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Working for NT PHN means being a part of an organisation with a bigger picture purpose to improve health care outcomes for Territorians

Enjoy up to $15,899 of salary sacrifice and a generous base salary

Enjoy a vast, fast paced and challenging work environment where you will work as a part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team

Enjoy flexible working arrangements, work life balance and a positive, professional work culture

Receive 6 weeks leave per annum

Enjoy the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career

Have the freedom to apply innovative and creative thinking

Enjoy bringing your dog to work Fridays

Access to SONDA – a 24/7 comprehensive employee support service for personal safety, medical & mental health

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 legal rights to work in Australia.

Apply by clicking "apply now" and upload an updated resume, along with a cover letter outlining your skills and abilities.

Alternatively email you details through to [email protected] or visit (copy and past link)

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 Chelsea Newfield – Health Workforce Education Team Lead on 08950 4814 or [email protected]

This position will remain open until Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, as we will be reviewing candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close the process earlier.