• Drive quality improvement across Aboriginal primary health care in the NT
• Earn a total salary package circa $150,987 incl. super + benefits
• Enjoy relocation support, salary packaging, 6 weeks leave & PD access

Benefits

This is a strategic opportunity in the Territory’s CQI space — with a culturally grounded team focused on equity, innovation, and system-wide improvement.

You'll receive a total salary package circa $150,987 p.a. including super, plus:

• Relocation support for the right candidate

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94

• 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

• 10 days ceremonial leave

• Up to 15 days personal/carer’s leave

• Negotiable study leave (up to 10 days/year)

• $3,000/year professional development allowance

• 3 days ex-gratia leave over Christmas

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note: A current open Driver's Licence, Criminal History Check, and Ochre Card are required.

About the Opportunity

AMSANT is seeking a full-time CQI Program Coordinator based in Alice Springs, NT.

In this impactful role, you’ll support the NT Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Strategy and partner with Aboriginal PHC services to improve care delivery. Reporting to the Health Systems Manager, you’ll also collaborate closely with the CQI Program Coordinator – Lead and various stakeholders across the Territory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating implementation of the NT CQI Strategy aligned with the Program Logic model

• Mentoring and training clinical staff and CQI facilitators in quality improvement methods

• Supporting CQI plan development and implementation within PHC services

• Planning and delivering the annual NT CQI Collaborative and associated PD activities

• Analysing NTAHKPI and other datasets to inform systems improvements

• Liaising with academic and accreditation bodies to enhance CQI outcomes

• Providing secretariat support to the NT CQI Steering Committee

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About You

To be successful, you'll either be an AHPRA-registered clinician or bring substantial experience in primary health care, ideally within Aboriginal health contexts. You’re motivated by systems improvement and passionate about capacity-building in community settings.

We’ll value your:

• Knowledge of CQI tools, change management, and systems in Aboriginal PHC

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Cross-cultural capability and cultural humility

• Mentorship experience with clinical or quality teams

• Analytical and strategic thinking

• Confidence working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams

• Alignment with Aboriginal leadership and community-controlled principles

You’re a natural facilitator who leads with influence — someone who listens, collaborates, and adapts to deliver meaningful change. This is a role for a purpose-driven, outcomes-focused professional committed to Aboriginal health equity.

About AMSANT

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the Northern Territory (AMSANT) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the NT.

Founded on the right to self-determination, AMSANT supports Aboriginal-led design and delivery of health care. Our vision is grounded in a holistic view of wellbeing — social, emotional, cultural, and physical.

Through strong partnerships, cultural respect, and a trauma-informed care approach, we work alongside communities and health services to strengthen outcomes and improve Aboriginal health across the Territory.

Learn more at www.amsant.org.au

Ready to lead system-wide improvement and empower Aboriginal health services?
Apply now and help drive positive, lasting impact.