Project Manager – Transition to Community Control

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15899.94 pa.

Employer Superannuation contribution.

6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.

10 Days per year Study leave can be negotiated.

Professional Development opportunities up to $3000 per year

10 days Ceremonial Leave

Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work related

Ex-Gratia leave of 3 paid days during Christmas close down (excl. casuals)

Contract Duration: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027

Contract Type: Full-time 38 hours/week (part-time 0.8 negotiable)

Work hours: Monday-Friday 08:00am 04:30pm

Location: Darwin or Alice Springs

Salary: $108746.60 $121936.19 p.a plus 12% superannuation

Applications close: COB Monday 15 December 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the role:

AMSANT is leading one of the most significant health reforms in the country supporting Aboriginal communities to transition to community control of their local health services. Were looking for a Project Manager who wants to be part of supporting this change on the ground.

In this role youll work directly with communities local health services and government partners to support transitions to community-controlled health delivery. Youll help communities explore their options plan for the future and build the capability needed for long-term success. Youll also help AMSANT strengthen its own systems and tools so we can continue to lead transition support across the NT.

If you enjoy working with people travelling to remote communities solving complex problems and contributing to generational reform this role offers purpose variety and the chance to make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities:

Community engagement and support

Support communities to understand community control and the transition process.

Assist with planning and delivering community meetings consultations and local engagement activities.

Help communities and boards identify priorities readiness needs and aspirations for transition.

Ensure processes are culturally safe and community led.

Transition coordination

Coordinate the end-to-end transition process for communities pursuing community control.

Support health services and communities to prepare transition to community control expressions of interest to NTAHF.

Contribute to the development and refinement of transition business cases/plans.

Track timelines milestones and decision points across each transition pathway.

Liaise with NT Health and NTAHF to progress transition steps.

Readiness and capability building

Support emerging health services to assess readiness across governance corporate functions clinical governance and operational systems.

Use existing tools templates and guidance materials to strengthen readiness.

Map readiness gaps across these areas to identify common sector wide capability requirements.

Consult with emerging and established ACCHSs to identify priority support needs that may require pooled shared or regionalised support approaches from AMSANT.

Coordinate access to specialist expertise within AMSANT.

Contribute to internal capability building so AMSANT can support future transitions.

Stakeholder coordination

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with communities health services NT Health NTAHF and commissioning partners.

Coordinate inter-agency communication and information sharing.

Represent AMSANT in discussions related to community control and transition planning.

Provide updates and advice to the PRA Manager CEO and other internal teams.

Project management

Develop and maintain clear project plans for each community or transition pathway.

Track progress and escalate risks or issues early.

Prepare reports briefings and updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain accurate documentation consistent with AMSANT systems and quality processes.

Policy analysis and advice

Analyse commissioning frameworks and NT Health structures relevant to P2CC.

Provide practical advice to communities and ACCHOs on transition implications.

Prepare options and recommendations for AMSANTs long term role in coordinating or

delivering sector wide support and functions for pathways to community control.

Contribute to AMSANT policy submissions and advocacy related to community control.

Identify systemic barriers and propose solutions to strengthen transition pathways.

Travel and on the ground support

Travel to remote communities across the NT to support engagement planning and readiness activities.

Provide facilitation and coordination during onsite visits.

Build strong relationships with community leaders board members and local service providers.

Selection Requirements

Essential: Experience and Capability

Experience in project coordination or project leadership in health community services government or Aboriginal community-controlled settings.

Strong understanding of service delivery in remote Aboriginal communities including governance and operational considerations.

Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or communities including facilitation of meetings and support for decision making processes.

Ability to coordinate complex multi stakeholder projects.

Strong problem-solving skills.

High level verbal and written communication skills including briefings and stakeholder materials.

Experience developing tools or process guidance for capability building.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Ability to travel to remote communities in the Northern Territory as required.

Essential: Cultural Competency

Understanding of the principles of Aboriginal community control.

Ability to work respectfully and in a culturally safe manner with Aboriginal people communities and organisations.

Desirable:

Knowledge of P2CC commissioning processes or NT Health structures.

Experience contributing to business cases or readiness assessments.

Understanding of NTAHF processes or regional health planning.

Tertiary qualifications in health social policy community development project management or related fields.

Additional information:

Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.

Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.

Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Drivers Licence.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT and the attributes skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role please contact the HR team at