Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Transport Logistics and Warehousing
Job title Central Australia Transport Manager Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 30/09/2026
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Alice Springs
Position number 30108 RTF 347372 Closing 18/05/2026
Contact officer Samantha Donovan, Senior Director at
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347372
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
Lead and manage the delivery of integrated patient logistics and transport services across Central Australia and the Barkly region, including
the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS), Ground Transport Services and regional Fleet Asset Management. Operating within the
TLW, the position provides operational leadership, workforce management and strategic oversight across complex regional transport
operations. Position operates under a 7 day shift roster.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the delivery of PATS, Ground Transport and Fleet operations across Central Australia and the Barkly.
2. Provide leadership, supervision and performance management for staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, capability
development and service performance.
3. Exercise delegated authority for patient travel approvals, including management of complex and out-of-policy matters in accordance
with financial delegations and policy.
4. Manage operational budgets, authorise expenditure, monitor financial performance and ensure value for money in service delivery.
5. Oversee contractual and service arrangements with transport, accommodation and service providers, including monitoring
performance and service improvement.
6. Coordinate transport services to support patient flow, discharge planning, clinical scheduling and hospital demand.
7. Provide high-level advice, reporting, briefings and recommendations including operational redesign and change management to senior
executives and key stakeholders.
8. Manage complex complaints, sensitive matters and operational risks, including investigation, resolution and escalation where required.
9. Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical services, remote health services,
accommodation providers and partner agencies.
10. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, NT Government policies, financial frameworks, privacy requirements and public sector
standards.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience leading and managing operational service delivery functions, including workforce leadership, performance
management and service improvement.
2. Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions in high-pressure
environments.
3. Demonstrated experience in transport logistics, patient travel, health service operations, fleet management, or other complex service
delivery environments.
4. Knowledge of governance, compliance and operational risk management, including policy and procedure implementation.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across multidisciplinary teams, service providers and
external partners.
6. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings and operational advice.
7. Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead change initiatives.
8. Strong problem-solving, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage sensitive and complex matters.
Desirable
1. Experience in health service logistics, patient travel coordination or public sector service delivery.
2. Knowledge of remote service delivery environments and the challenges associated with service provision across regional and remote
communities.
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.