Salary: $125,108 to $137,042 Location: Darwin or Alice Springs
About the Opportunity
Join NT PHN in an Enterprise Risk and Governance Lead role and be responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s governance, compliance, and risk functions are aligned to strategic priorities, and that these functions are compliant with internal policy, external regulations, and funding requirements. To do this, you will lead a team to develop and maintain essential compliance and governance processes across the organisation including enterprise risk management, privacy, data and information security incident response, and compliance management.
About You
You have:
- Knowledge or training equivalent to a relevant degree and/or an equivalent combination of management skills, relevant experience and/or education /training.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in developing corporate governance, compliance, and risk management systems, preferably in a responsive service delivery organisation.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and experience in developing and implementing efficient and effective business processes to meet diverse requirements.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, engagement and relationship building skills with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external clients, partners and stakeholders in an environment requiring cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated high level analytical and written communication skills to provide expert and timely advice and produce clear and effective documentation relating to risk and governance issues.
- Leadership skills, with a proven record of leading high performing teams that deliver exceptional, client focused results.
- Proven strategic thinking skills and judgement required to identify and respond to complex matters through well considered organisational responses with the ability to find opportunities to create value across the organisation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise complex workloads while working autonomously.
About the Role
Key priorities include:
- Leading the design, implementation, and management of an effective enterprise risk management framework.
- Holding the title of, and delivering the duties associated with, the NT PHN Privacy Officer, including the design, implementation, and management of the privacy management framework and data governance framework, and leading data breach and cyber incident investigations in partnership with the Chief Information Officer and their team.
- Coordinating and undertaking internal audits and audit preparedness activities relating to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 to monitor compliance, provide assurance, and support continuous improvement.
- Managing the engagement and oversight of external providers where ISO-related internal or preparedness audits are outsourced, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with organisational assurance and certification requirements.
- Coordinating the broader internal audit program, outside of ISO-related audits, in partnership with the internal audit partner.
- Interpreting and translating funding and contract obligations into policy or procedural documentation to support compliance with funding and/or regulatory requirements and to inform decision-making.
- Leading the development and maintenance of an organisational compliance management system to ensure compliance to organisational, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Managing emerging issues relating to risk, governance and compliance in collaboration with Senior Managers and/or the Senior Executive Leadership team, CEO and Board as required.
- Building organisational competence and capacity in relation to risk and compliance through guidance, training, and mentoring.
- Representing the knowledgeable, effective, and professional image of NT PHN in line with organisational values and behaviours.
- Providing effective coaching, mentoring and professional development to direct reports, and applying appropriate recruitment, induction, and performance management principles to build a high performing team.
To view a copy of the position description please click the link below
position description
What’s in it for You?
Working with NT PHN means being part of an organisation committed to improving health outcomes for Territorians. We offer a rewarding and purpose-driven work environment with a range of employee benefits, including:
- Competitive remuneration including up to $15,899 salary packaging and a generous base salary.
- Six weeks annual leave to support work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
- A dynamic, fast-paced and supportive team environment with a positive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and career.
- The freedom to bring innovative and creative thinking to your role.
- Access to SONDER, a 24/7 comprehensive employee support service for personal safety, medical and mental health needs.
- And yes – we have Dog-Friendly Fridays!
Application Requirements
If you would like a copy of the position description, please click on the following link: position description. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Connolly, Chief Executive Officer by emailing [email protected].
To apply, submit a current resume, along with a cover letter outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role to People, Culture and Safety at [email protected]. To be successful in your application, you must have legal working rights in Australia. A current NT driver’s licence and the ability to obtain a police clearance are required for this position.
This position will remain open until Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Early applications are encouraged, as we will be reviewing candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close the process earlier.
Commitment to Reconciliation
NT PHN is committed to delivering all work in a culturally inclusive, sensitive and safe manner that supports reconciliation. Our Reconciliation Action Plan reflects our ongoing dedication to embedding reconciliation principles into both our operations and daily practices.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all roles within NT PHN.
