Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager / Manager

Agency Department of Health Work unit Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Alice Springs Hospital

Job title Manager - Sexual Assault Referral Centre Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Alice Springs

Position number 37342 RTF 349702 Closing 06/07/2026

Contact officer Dr Gabby Diplock on 08 8955 4500 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349702

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

Manage the Central Australia Sexual Assault Referral Centre Program a high quality best practice, culturally appropriate forensic, medical

and counselling service is delivered to clients in line with National Standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Directly manage the Service using sound human resource, financial, information and best practice management principles and

practices to ensure efficiency and efficacy, and to meet departmental and national policy, program and reporting requirements.

2. Provide coordinated leadership with the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Director, to achieve optimal client outcomes through

the delivery of appropriate and effective sexual assault services consistent with National standards for sexual assault services.

3. Ensure continuing quality improvement with the implementation of standards and best practice frameworks through monitoring,

review and reporting.

4. Facilitate the provision of advice, and information and training on sexual assault issues to the community and Government agencies

to raise awareness, influence policy, and further support victims of sexual assault.

5. Increase the capacity of the community to respond locally to sexual assault issues and liaise with other relevant community services

and health providers.

6. Facilitate the underpinning requirements for SARC response to the individual, through both forensic medical and counselling services.

7. 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.

8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

9. 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.

10. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Recognised tertiary degree qualification appropriate to the position.

2. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex service program with the knowledge and skills in leadership and management to ensure a

best practice service delivery and education programs to achieve service and organisational goals.

3. Awareness, understanding and experience of work in a cross cultural environment particularly in relation to Aboriginal culture and of

the issues confronting Aboriginal children, adults, families and communities in regard to sexual assault.

4. Up to date knowledge and experience in the application of ethical, legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to service

delivery and management including Human Resource and Information Management standards within the application of relevant

Northern Territory Government acts and regulations pertaining to administrative, financial, information and human resource

management.

5. Experience and skill in the use of computer applications to support service delivery, research, evaluation and communication.

6. Possess or able to obtain a current Northern Territory manual drivers’ licence.

Desirable

1. Proven experience and advanced knowledge and skills in the management of comprehensive and quality sexual assault referral service.

2. Experience in the provision of sexual assault therapeutic services to children and adults.

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.

Approved: Dr Gabrielle Diplock, Clinical Director, Sexual Assault Referral Centre Alice Springs 2024

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Agency Department of Health Work unit Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Alice Springs Hospital

Job title Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager - Sexual Designation Nurse Level 6

Assault Referral Centre

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years

Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Alice Springs

Position number 37342 RTF 349702 Closing 06/07/2026

Contact officer Dr Gabby Diplock on 08 8955 4500 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349702

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

Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-disciplinary

clinicians across a defined practice area.

Context statement

Manage the Central Australia Sexual Assault Referral Centre Program area to ensure a high-quality best practice, culturally appropriate

forensic, medical and counselling service is delivered to clients in line with National Standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.

2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the provision

of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.

3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues

4. 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.

5. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.

2. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the ability

to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

3. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes, program

functions, and organisational efficiency.

4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs of

healthcare consumers and staff.

5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists

and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.

6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities

that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable

1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific

immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with

Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for

further information.

Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Agency Department of Health Work unit Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Alice Springs Hospital

Job title Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager - Sexual Designation Nurse Level 6

Assault Referral Centre

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Alice Springs

Position number 37342 RTF 349702 Closing 06/07/2026

Contact officer Dr Gabby Diplock on 08 8955 4500 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349702

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

Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-disciplinary

clinicians across a defined practice area.

Context statement

Manage the Central Australia Sexual Assault Referral Centre Program area to ensure a high quality best practice, culturally appropriate

forensic, medical and counselling service is delivered to clients in line with National Standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.

2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the provision

of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.

3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues

4. 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.

5. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.

2. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.

3. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the ability

to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

4. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,

program functions, and organisational efficiency.

5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs of

healthcare consumers and staff.

6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists

and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.

7. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities

that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific

immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with

Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for

further information.