Executive Officer - Office of the Chief Health Officer
Primary Objective
Provide sound advice, confidential, high-level executive, administrative, coordination and project support to the Chief Health Officer (CHO) and the Public Health Division. The Executive Officer is the first point of contact for advice and information for the Office of the CHO.
Context Statement
The CHO has extensive statutory responsibilities under NT legislation and also serves as the General Manager of the Public Health Division. This Division encompasses key areas including Communicable Diseases, Emergency Management, Health Protection, Health Statistics and Informatics, and Non-Communicable Diseases. The successful applicant will demonstrate efficiency, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced executive environment with limited supervision.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Coordinate, quality control and prepare correspondence including Legislative Assembly Briefs, Ministerials, Cabinet Submissions, general correspondence, reports, and presentations, ensuring timely responses.
* Manage internal and external reporting obligations including business plans, budgets, human resourcing and corporate reporting requirements.
* Plan and manage projects identified by the CHO, providing recommendations to support implementation of divisional priorities.
* Summarise, synthesise and present complex reports, briefings and evidence-based advice.
* Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Follow defined service quality standards, WHS policies and procedures to ensure high-quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in providing high-level executive services and support at the Executive level, including the ability to identify solutions and drive processes to meet corporate and strategic objectives.
* Highly developed strategic, conceptual, analytical and collaborative skills, with the ability to interpret and understand the business, political and organisational environment and identify emerging issues.
* Proven organisational and interpersonal skills to manage multiple and competing priorities within critical timeframes while maintaining quality control in a complex environment.
* Highly developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare and edit a wide range of ministerial and agency reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proven initiative, motivation, autonomy, discretion and confidentiality, with the ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions at the delegated level.
* Knowledge of the health system at Territory and national levels, including current and emerging issues and initiatives within the political and organisational environment.
Why Join Us
* Salary and conditions are excellent, including 6 weeks leave and additional entitlements.
* Rare chance to join the Public Health team in a pivotal role.
* It's a great time to join – this position is at the centre of the start of the national Centre for Disease Control (CDC); OCHO driving key health reforms; strengthening prevention to improve the health of Territorians; and partnering to drive Aboriginal workforce development in prevention.
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