Senior Manager - Transition Project

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 164,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community-led work

Professional development support

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate the transition of NT Government clinics to community control. The role links HR, IT, Facilities, Finance, and governance to integrate clinics into Congress’ clinical governance framework. A detailed Project Plan and Monitoring Tool guide milestones.

The position demands high-level organisation, cross-cultural engagement, and robust written/analytical skills. Remote travel to remote communities is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to engage with government and non-government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation phase of the transition of clinics to community control.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Facilities, Finance, Health Services and governance to integrate clinics into existing systems.
• Provide support to the Transition Manager and project team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Written communication

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

12 Month Full-time Contract (with a possibility of extension)

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

$164,131 to $172,575 per annum, pro-rata

Total Effective Package*

$198,611 to $208,239 pro-rata

About the role

Congress is seeking a project manager to coordinate the implementation phase of the transition of existing Northern Territory Government clinics at Ntaria/Wallace Rockhole and other identified remote clinics to community control under Congress in accordance with the Congress’ Transition Project Plan.

This role involves the coordination of multiple key leads within Congress (such as HR, IT, Facilities Management, Finance, Health Services, governance and public health) to integrate the clinics into Congress’ existing systems including clinical governance. A Project Plan and Project Monitoring Tool have been developed with key milestones set. The Transition Support Officer provides support to the Transition Manager and the project.

Team Description

The role and team sit within the Clinical Services Division which provides core comprehensive clinical services in town and remote Congress clinics.

Congress provides a comprehensive primary health care service to Aboriginal people in Alice Springs and nearby remote communities. Further information is available at www.caac.org.au.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated project management skills in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience
• Ability to work in a constructive collaboration with government and non-government agencies.
• High level organisation and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient in using excel spreadsheets, teams and outlook, or use in similar programs to allow use of these programs.
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal people in remote areas, and a good understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal cross-cultural issues.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Task and outcome oriented to meet milestones in the Project Plan.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and to communicate in a professional manner.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Aboriginal community control of health services.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Ability to travel by 4WD or light aircraft and stay in remote Aboriginal communities.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

What we offer:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority.

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found.

Congress is not accepting applicants from Agencies at this point in time.