Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is looking for a person with strong leadership skills and a desire to achieve outcomes for the Northern Territory to lead one of our Darwin Engagement teams. As the Assistant Director in the Darwin Local Network Office, you will lead a team to perform a range of functions including stakeholder engagement, program assurance and stewardship of the health and aged care systems, as well as supporting connection between aged care and health programs in the Northern Territory. The key duties of the position include Applies strong cultural capability, engaging respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse stakeholders. Thinks strategically and exercises sound judgement, remaining resilient and acting with professionalism and integrity under pressure. Communicates with influence, producing clear written material, offering well-reasoned advice, and conveying complex messages persuasively across sectors. Manages time and priorities effectively, organising workload proactively, adapting to change, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time. Analyses information critically to identify and manage risk, providing clear insights and recommendations to support decision-making. Uses sound judgement under broad direction, taking initiative to resolve issues and deliver outcomes with a high degree of autonomy. Collaborates constructively, working independently and within teams while modelling APS Values and the Code of Conduct.
