Location: Tennant Creek, 0860

Job Title: Infrastructure Masterplan and Assets Project Officer

Employment Type: Full Time

Contract Duration: Ongoing, dependent on funding

Salary: $98,592.16 per annum

Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a

Reports to: Executive Manager - Business Services

Subsidised Accommodation: Available for candidates outside the Barkly Region. 

Employee access to Medical Services: Free Prescriptions

Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry and Relocation assistance up to $5,000 to help you get settled into town!

Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community in the Heart of Australia!

This is a rewarding role where you will make a difference in the lives of our remote communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day.

You will play an important role in Anyinginyi's drive to be a provider of high quality holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way - don't miss out!

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!

About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi consists of 6 sections (Corporate Governance, People and Capability, Health Services, Business Services, Public Health and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families Section) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical, emotional, mental and general health and well-being is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high-quality primary health care services, featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.

About the Tennant Creek Region

Year-round blue skies, stunning and vibrant landscapes, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity, rich cultural heritage and is a remarkable community to set up home in!

500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Infrastructure Masterplan Project Manager is a substantive position within the Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation and will assist in the oversight of current capital works projects and the Infrastructure Masterplan Implementation (IMP).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Subsidised accommodation for candidates outside of the Barkly region
• Up to $5000 relocation assistance and up to $5000 repatriation assistance.
• 6 weeks annual leave and personal/carer’s leave up to 10 days per year
• Up to $1500 study allowance after 1 year of service
• Study leave can be negotiated
• Remote retention allowance of $1500 after 1 year of service and $3000 after 2 years’ service
• Annual remote travel allowance of $1500 for personal travel after 1 year of service
• Annual local Bi- Lingual allowance of up to $1500
• Employee access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic – with free Prescriptions
• Free General Dentistry (Lab Work to be paid by employee)

DUTIES

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead

• Responsible for effectively Managing and implementing the Projects identified under the infrastructure management plan.
• Manages the administration of tenders, contracts and related documentation, including the establishment and maintenance of records and data within the relevant information management systems.
• Provide significant support to the Executive Manager of Business Services around Infrastructure projects that are current for the Organisation.
• Provide Comprehensive progress reports, including Milestones to the Executive Manager, Infrastructure Management Committee and Board of Directors on the progress of Current and ongoing Infrastructure Projects.
• Assist in the project management of the current capital works program of the Infrastructure Masterplan and assisting with funding submissions for capital works.
• Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Assist in other duties as directed by the Business Services Executive Manager
• Attend sector and relevant forums, representing the organisation and progressing Anyinginyi’s strategic objectives as required.
• Contribute where requested to strategic, business and educative documentation as requested.

Other duties:

• Work in a safe manner in line with WHS provisions, including PPE where necessary.
• Attend to unplanned, emergency events when notified by management or security.
• Acknowledge and respect racial diversity, values, beliefs, customs and traditional practices of Anyinginyi Health clients and staff.
• Adhere to Anyinginyi Health policies and procedures, be responsive to the Corporate Services multi-skilled, multi-tasking environment.
• Make positive contribution to strengthening cultural behaviours, team cohesion and organisational harmony for our team, Corporate Services Section and Anyinginyi Health.

Other duties as specified from time to time by the Executive Manager Business Services.

ABOUT YOU - SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following: 

Essential skills and experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australian society.
• Knowledge and understanding of traditional Aboriginal culture and cultural diversity and the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal/culturally diverse people.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to and formulating the creation or project management capability, organisational strategies and priorities
• Knowledge of relevant legislation to ensure that Anyinginyi Health comply with legislative requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of project and program management principles, concepts and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to be organised, timely and effective working with other staff, managers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to coordinate the tasks of internal and external stakeholders with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills with ability to liaise with people from a variety of backgrounds, self-motivation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability in computer program usage i.e., Microsoft programs with aptitude to learn identified programs for monitoring and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to map, and schedule planned management activities.
• Reliability, ability to work with a high level of quality, unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Understanding of Work Health & Safety (WHS) in the workplace.
• Be in possession of or have the ability to obtain an Ochre Card (Working with Children)
• Current unrestricted NT Driver’s License.
• All Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation employees must be Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated (As per policy).

Desirable:

• Diploma or equivalent in Project Management
• Have at least 5+ years relevant experience in project management, as described in the work levels.

Appointment Conditions:

• Employment is conditional on obtaining a National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children) prior to commencement in this role.
• All Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation employees must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you.

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