Digital Health Advisor

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory

and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive

primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

·Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.

·Employer superannuation contribution.

·Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

·Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.

·10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.

·Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.

·10 days ceremonial leave.

·Access to a free employee assistance program.

·Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals).

Contract Duration: Ongoing, Dependant on Funding

Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time (0.8-1.0 FTE negotiable – up to 38 hours per week)

Work hours: Monday-Friday 08:00am – 04:30pm

Location: Darwin or Alice Springs

Salary: $115,040.60 – $129,034.64 pro-rata plus superannuation

Applications close: COB Friday 12 June 2026 – Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

Role Description:

Working under the leadership of the Health Systems Manager, to assist AMSANT Member Services to

effectively integrate and utilise digital health technology with the aim of improving clinical work, data

integrity and accurate reporting for both improved clinical management and health outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities: 

1. Provide advice, information and leadership to Members and other ACCHS on clinical information systems (CIS) and digital health initiatives and how they affect best practice in a PHC setting.
2. Support effective digital health technology usage for Members through the provision of hands-on assistance, advice and information, identify training needs and help to facilitate/coordinate solutions to problems.
3. Work with Members and CIS vendors to modify their programs so that they are functional tools adapted to local needs, best clinical practice in a PHC setting and enhanced interface with both local and national digital health initiatives.
4. Facilitate the AMSANT digital health network and an annual digital health workshop for the sector to both identify issues and disseminate information to Members, including contributing to monthly newsletters, regular network emails and updating of content on the website.
5. On behalf of AMSANT liaise with relevant government agencies at local, State/Territory and Commonwealth levels on CIS and digital health related issues.
6. Membership of relevant digital health working groups and committees including the AMSANT Communicare user group, selected NT and National Digital Health Steering Groups.
7. Work closely with the Australian Digital Health Agency to ensure compliance with national legislation, implement new technology, provide advice on the My Health Record functionality, uptake and outcomes, and provide a voice for ACCHS.
8. Attend AMSANT staff and program meetings and undertake other duties as required.  

Selection Criteria (Qualifications & Attributes)

Essential

1. Demonstrated capacity and experience in managing digital solutions and patient information systems in a primary health care related context
2. Demonstrated ability and experience in contributing to and participating in digital health projects.
3. Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills, especially the ability to present complex ideas and situations in a straightforward manner.
4. Proven verbal and written communication skills suited to a cross-cultural environment and communication with government and other non-government organisations.
5. Demonstrated understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and politics and the ability to take direction from Aboriginal management and work co-operatively in a cross-cultural environment.
6. The ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people via a knowledge of who to approach and how; an ability to gain the trust and confidence of clients and co-workers; a knowledge of cultural conventions and appropriate behaviour.
7. An awareness of the history and role of Aboriginal organizations in the Northern Territory, an understanding of their history and goals, and knowledge of the environment in which these organizations operate.
8. Ability to work responsibly without close supervision including the capacity to plan and use time effectively when working on several tasks at once.
9. Ability and willingness to lead team related tasks to benefit the organisation.

 Desirable

1. Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a health, education, management, or related field.
2. Demonstrated understanding of issues pertaining to Indigenous primary health care.

Additional information:

1. Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
2. Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
3. Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at HR@amsant.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.