Senior Medical Officer jobs in Northern Territory

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Services Unit
Job title Manager Medical Services Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 50687 RTF 357233 Closing 04/10/2026
Contact Officer Kim Hayward, Principle Medical Education Officer on 08 8922 7717 or kim.hayward@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357233

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
This role provides strategic leadership to the Medical Workforce Services Unit (MSU) within Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals
(RDPH) where the teams provide a full range of administrative support related to the medical workforce of RDPH.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead strategic planning and manage the ongoing operation of the medical services workforce unit to ensure recruitment, retention and

support of an effective medical workforce within RDPH.
2. Provide a consultancy service to the RDPH Divisional Co-Directors and Heads of Departments on complex employment matters and

risks relating to medical practitioners and the broader medical workforce.
3. Oversee the provision of high-level secretariat functions including preparation of papers, research, reports and preparation of

correspondence for numerous strategic committees.
4. Lead and manage multiple diverse teams within in MSU in areas such as medical recruitment, medical education, rostering, credentialing

and medico legal in a complex and dynamic environment.
5. Manage cost centres within work area in accordance with financial management and procurement policies and procedures.
6. Ensure that assessments, reports, statistics and other significant information is available as required for key stakeholders.
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations, and

build effective relationships with senior executives, clinicians and Government agencies.
2. Proven strategic, analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to interpret and implement complex business requirements in a

dynamic environment with competing priorities.
3. Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate with influence to

resolve complex issues, implement change and maintain productive relationships.
4. Proven ability to work independently, develop solutions, manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
5. Proven leadership and management experience with demonstration of highly effective provision of services, programs and projects.
6. Extensive knowledge of medical workforce management, including recruitment, credentialing, employment, education, professional

development, medico-legal matters and relevant legislation and governance.
Desirable
1. Post graduate or tertiary qualification in health, public administration, business administration, public sector management or similar.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and
criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For
immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or
body substances), check with contact person for requirements.