Position Details
Fixed Term until December 2026 | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a.
Location: Arrernte - Alice Springs
Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT
At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.
The NT Regional Training Hub is committed to strengthening the medical workforce throughout the Northern Territory. Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.
About the Role
Based in Alice Springs, the Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role within the Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT Regional Training Hub (FRRHNT RTH) team. Working under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy, the coordinator collaborates closely with the Program Manager and Medical Director to support the effective delivery of key Regional Training Hub initiatives.
This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of various programs and activities, including oversight of business processes, project coordination, and strategic partnerships. The Program Coordinator also contributes to the wider professional support team in Alice Springs, serving as a central point of contact for operational matters across all programs.
A strong focus is placed on team collaboration and the consistent application of workplace policies and procedures, with the coordinator assisting in tasks aligned with the role’s key capabilities.
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
Strong experience in project administration, planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of programs.
Highly effective organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and within a team.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly in relation to health and social determinants in the NT context.
Understanding of medical workforce distribution challenges and knowledge of generalist and specialist medical training pathways.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
6 weeks annual leave
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit your CV, and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Eliza Gill
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
19 Aug 2025At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.
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