• PHHS is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer.
• Remuneration: $176,000 + super + salary sacrifice (up to 40%) + 6 weeks annual leave + 5 weeks isolation leave
• Full Time, 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Are you an executive-level leader with experience in the health sector looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a strong sense of social justice and believe in self-determination for Aboriginal Australians?

If so, here is a chance to use your skills to lead an Aboriginal    community-controlled health service to help improve health and wellbeing for the Pintupi people in very beautiful remote Australia.

Pintupi Homelands Health Service (PHHS) is located in Kintore, Northern Territory some 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs near the NT/WA border. Together with an AGPAL and ISO accredited clinic operation, PHHS also operates a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program, Aged Care Programs and a School Nutrition Program. With around 35 employed staff these services are provided to around 450 Anangu in a holistic and culturally safe way. An emphasis is being placed on preventive health and community involvement in a commitment to Closing the Gap and improve the health and well-being of Kintore (Walungurru) Community.

Working with Pintupi Homelands Health Service not only offers rewarding career options but also a great package of employee benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Generous salary packaging amount of 40%
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Five (5) weeks' Isolation leave 
• Travel is paid to your nominated point of engagement for all leave
• Subsidised rent ($20 per week) in a fully furnished accommodation
• Fully subsidised freight orders for bush orders from Alice Springs to Kintore
• Relocation assistance
• Access to local primary health care services for you and your family at no cost

About the role

We are looking for a CEO to lead our health organisation based in Kintore.  The successful CEO will be expected to live and work in the community.  

The Chief Executive role will appeal to a senior leader seeking a role that is meaningful with real potential to create positive change in a pristine remote setting. 

In conjunction with the Board of Directors (BOD) of Pintupi Homelands Health Service, the CEO will provide the strategic management and leadership and assume responsibility and accountability for the overall strategic and operations planning of PHHS. With a varied mix of responsibilities, the role has a strong focus in leading, developing and reviewing strategy to meet health and business objectives.

The successful candidate is someone who can effectively provide high level strategic advice and analysis to the Board for the development and management of key initiatives and health programs. The role requires extensive stakeholder engagement and a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a range of individuals and groups to ensure the cohesive development and delivery of PHHS services and programs.

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

Closing date 5pm, 29 March 2024. 

For more information on the position please contact PHHS CEO, Kevin Wrigley, on 0455 033 448.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, please ensure you include your resume, cover letter and key selection criteria addressing the essential criteria for the role.