Rights of the Terminally Ill Project and Change Manager

NT Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Health in Darwin seeks a Senior Administrative Officer 1 to lead the management and coordination of the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 2026 rollout across the Northern Territory health system. The role covers project governance, stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, organisational change, communications, and service readiness.

You will work with the Public Health Division to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable delivery of terminally ill services.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 70262899

Agency: Department of Health

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Public Health Division

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Manage and coordinate the implementation of the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 2026 across the Northern Territory health system. The position is responsible for project management, governance, stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, organisational change, communications, and service readiness activities to ensure the safe, compliant and sustainable delivery of Rights of the Terminally Ill services.

Contact: Aleka Freijah on 08 8999 2925 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $160,413 - $178,993 (including salary $136,380 - $152,357)

Experience Level: Senior Administrative Officer 1