Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $102,143 – $113,079 p.a.Location: Darwin / Larrakia Country This Role is located in Darwin; however, we will consider applications for other Flinders University locations in the Northern Territory (including Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy, and Katherine)View Position DescriptionAbout Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.
Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have rapidly growing community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes, particularly among local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We also work alongside Poche SA+NT, and key partners such as Indigenous Allied Health Australia, focussing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership capacity development and developing the NT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. All activities are driven by our values and local community needs.
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Program Manager (Remote Health Pathways) to join our Rural and Remote Health Team working in the Northern Territory. The Senior Program Manager will be accountable for achieving key project milestones and working with key stakeholders to coordinate the Youth Engagement in Allied Health (YEAH!) project – a Regional Partnerships Project Pool Program (RPPPP) funded by the Australian Government. This is a partnership with Indigenous Allied Health Australia, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners. The intent is to build the aspirations of remote Indigenous youth in Alice Springs, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy to pursue education, training, and career pathways in Allied Health and Aboriginal Primary Health Care. The position will be accountable for providing key project leadership, by way of secretariat governance support, delivery of community engagement and outreach activities, resource development, partnership development, supervision of staff, financial management, research co-ordination, and leading reporting and knowledge translation activities. Working closely with the Flinders Rural and Remote Health leadership team, you will provide timely and effective project coordination and represent Flinders through rural Northern Territory and interstate, as required. Our Program Manager will establish and maintain strong cultural relationships, both internally and externally across multiple sites – particularly in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
About You To be successful in this position, our ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, highlighting a successful history of project planning and implementation, and an ability to understand the necessities of cross-cultural project engagement. A highly organised and analytical person by nature, you are driven to foster a positive workplace culture – in particular by role modelling behaviours that support the University's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and commitment to enhancing educational and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Additionally, we will be looking for someone who can demonstrate: Relevant progression towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.Skills in taking initiative, exercising judgment, and working collaboratively with stakeholders.An understanding of the challenges to creating and supporting place-based education, training, and career pathway development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote settings.Experience working in Allied Health and/or Aboriginal primary health care contexts in remote Australia (desirable).An understanding of NT and national health and/or higher education policy contexts (desirable).Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (desirable)Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So,why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options + district allowance6 weeks annual leaveFlexible working arrangementsWide range of professional development activities and servicesWe embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staffFlinders in Darwin On Larrakia Land, Darwin boasts a multicultural population of over 120,000 people from over 70 different ethnicities. The city has a relaxed charm complimented by a tropical climate, attracting visitors from all over the world. Flinders in Darwin is captured by two modern and well-equipped campuses; located at Casuarina and the Royal Darwin Hospital. With over 25 years of medical education and research in the NT, Flinders is proud to continue to grow our impact and partnership across Central Australia.
This Role is located in Darwin; however, we will consider applications for other Flinders University locations in the Northern Territory (including Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy, and Katherine) Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders UniversityCOVID-19 Vaccination PolicyNorthern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.How to Apply and Information You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor James SmithPlease note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. Certification National Police Certificate – Australian Federal Police, Ochre Card – Government of the Northern Territory
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm: 12 July 2023
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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