Policy and Program Coordinator

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Rural Generalist Coordination Unit
Job title Policy and Program Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for from 02/02/2026 for 12 months
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 45679 RTF 337184 Closing 05/01/2026
Contact officer Renee Henwood on 08 8999 2137 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=337184
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
Provide high level program co-ordination and quality advice to the Rural Generalist Coordination Unit (RGCU) through the
development of policy, provision of administrative support and coordination of program activities. This role works
collaboratively across programs and projects within the RGCU, providing a conduit between the team and stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Efficiently research and draft policies relating to the NT Rural Generalist Program.
2. Prepare high quality reports, briefings and correspondence including Chief Executive communications, ministerial

briefings, guidelines, policies, procedures and project action plans.
3. Assist the implementation of specific policy initiatives, prescribed grant activities and contribute to the development and

delivery of branch projects.
4. Responsible for day to day administration tasks including secretariat duties, management of a generic mailbox, phone

enquiries, travel arrangements, media and communication activities, pastoral care, procurement, invoice processing, use
of NTG corporate systems, correspondence with stakeholders and program participants.

5. Record keeping, data collection and maintenance of registers to inform workforce planning continuous improvement.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level computer skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive and timely high-level briefs,

correspondence, reports and policy documents in tight time frames with attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to prepare a range of high level

correspondence for different audiences and the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes including clear and concise
verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

3. Demonstrated experience in policy development including consultation, research and evidence-based analysis.
4. Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into practical tasks, work processes and administration practices.
5. Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects, be proactive, exercise

discretion, produce quality work output showing strong attention to detail and capacity to prioritise tasks.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, relevant to the position.
2. An understanding of key issues affecting the Northern Territory’s rural medical workforce.
3. Knowledge of the structure of government and government processes including the preparation of briefings and reports.

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.