Job Description
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety
Job title Director of Clinical Information Systems Governance Designation Senior Professional Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/07/2026 to 14/11/2026
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 46466 RTF 321+00 Closing 02/06/2026
Contact officer Fiona Wake on 08 8+++ 2840 or safetyandquality.doh@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321+00
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
To provide strategic, high-level leadership and policy advice to the Executive Director of Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety in order to develop,
implement, monitor and evaluate a comprehensive, evidence based digital health solutions safety and quality governance framework and related policies
and procedures for NT Health digital health solutions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the strategic development, implementation and monitoring of the clinical safety and quality governance framework for NT Health digital health
solutions.
2. Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish, maintain and evaluate processes and systems to ensure NT Health digital health solutions
meet the national standards and the standards set out in the clinical governance framework.
3. Provide high-level advice and guidance on safety and quality governance of digital health solutions and related activities and establish collaborative
links with clinicians, Clinical leads, Office of the Chief Clinical Information Officer, Department of Corporate and Digital Development, Legal services
and other stakeholders
4. Lead the adoption of policies and protocols for NT Health in relation to digital health solutions, specifically in the areas of safety and quality and clinical
governance.
5. Represent NT in relevant national forums, lead and coordinate the NT Health contribution to relevant national initiatives, programmes and projects
where they pertain to digital health safety and quality matters.
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
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Bachelor’s degree or other postgraduate qualification in a health profession, including eligibility for registration with the relevant board
2. Substantial experience in leading continuous quality improvement, research and education for digital health solutions, clinical governance standards
and frameworks
3. Substantial experience in leading collaborative partnerships, and a well-developed capacity to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a
diverse range of stakeholders
4. Previous senior level experience in a multidisciplinary role in a state or territory health service or equivalent large private sector health organisation
5. Proven experience in the management of complex projects and evaluations and the formulation of detailed information, complex correspondence and
reports in plain English
6. Substantial experience managing clinical governance frameworks for digital health systems and associated standards locally, nationally and
internationally
Desirable
1. Qualification in digital health
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: January 2026 Fiona Wake, Executive Director Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety
Job title Nursing/Midwifery Advisor - Clinical Information System Designation Nurse Level 7
Governance
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/07/2026 to 14/11/2026
Salary $163,346 - $170,+12 Location Darwin
Position number 46466 RTF 321+00 Closing 02/06/2026
Contact officer Fiona Wake on 08 8+++ 2840 or safetyandquality.doh@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321+00
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 authoritative strategic and operational advice that influences contemporary nursing/midwifery practice and service delivery across a defined
number of practice areas.
Context statement
To provide strategic, high-level leadership and policy advice to the Executive Director of CEPS in order to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a
comprehensive, evidence based digital health safety and quality governance framework and related policies and procedures for NT Health relating to digital
health. The position will provide advice and guidance on safety and quality governance of digital health solutions and establish, maintain and evaluate
processes and systems to ensure NT Health meet national standards. The applicant will establish and maintain strong collaborative links with internal and
external stakeholders and across government agencies to lead the adoption of policies and protocols for NT Health in relation to digital health solutions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Leads and collaborates in the development, review, and evaluation of services, including interpreting established professional precedents and
organisational policies, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness and delivery of contemporary safe and effective
healthcare.
2. Accountable for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery services across a defined number of practice areas and for addressing inconsistencies between
practice and policy.
3. Creditably advocate for nursing/midwifery and represent the profession(s) effectively across the Health Service and the NT.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. 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.
6. 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 contribution to the profession and/or specialty at local and national level.
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 deploy financial and human resources strategically and effectively to support successful attainment of the organisation’s
strategic and operational plans.
5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment that promotes professional excellence and builds organisational capability and
responsiveness.
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.
Desirable
1. Master’s degree, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
2. Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of a master’s degree, 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 NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for further information.
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