Strategic and Evaluation Lead

Salary: $125,108 to $137,042   Location: Darwin or Alice Springs 

About the Opportunity 

Join NT PHN in the Strategy and Evaluation Lead role This role has two key objectives: 1) to lead the organisation-wide implementation of NT PHN’s endorsed Evaluation Framework and requirements related to NT PHN’s obligations under the Performance, Monitoring and Review Framework, and 2) to design, lead and report on evaluations of specific programs and portfolios across the organisation. The role operates with significant autonomy to design and lead context-specific evaluation solutions across highly varied and complex service delivery environments and acts as a key advisor to Managers and Executive in shaping portfolio and program direction. The role requires strong communication skills and an ability to independently manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.   

About You 

You have: 

• A relevant degree and significant (6+ years) relevant experience in a community development, public health, social science, or other related field. 

• An in-depth understanding of the Australian Health System, in particular primary health care, primary health workforce and the NT context. 

• Demonstrated experience in program monitoring, evaluation and learning, preferably in a responsive service delivery organisation. 

• Experience in cross-cultural research and evaluation methods and preferably within health contexts. 

• Demonstrated experience in co-design or human-centred design methods to support the design and delivery of complex projects. 

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional or matrixed working groups without direct line authority, and driving adoption of new practice across diverse teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and creativity in developing innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions to complex and ambiguous problems across varied operating environments. 

• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing a broad range of stakeholders — including senior executives — to inform strategic decision-making. 

About the Role 

Key Activities: 

• Lead the organisation-wide implementation of NT PHN’s endorsed Evaluation Framework across all commissioned programs. 

• Lead and coordinate technical leadership and direction to representatives across teams and portfolios to drive actionable methods for NT PHNs monitoring obligations, including those of the Performance Monitoring and Review Framework as relevant to the Commissioning Branch and evaluation. 

• Lead evaluation activities – from planning through to implementation, reporting and recommendation design, with internal and external stakeholders. Requires significant leadership capability to work with CEOs and NT PHN Executive through to frontline health workers and patients/community members as a representative of NT PHN. 

• Lead development of key recommendations resulting from program and service evaluations, and provide expert advice that directly informs Executive and Manager decision-making on portfolio and program direction. 

• Exercise a high degree of judgement and creativity in adapting evaluation methods to highly diverse service delivery environments (remote, urban, cross-cultural, varying provider maturity), identifying gaps and independently developing fit-for-purpose solutions where established methods do not apply. 

• Lead the development and implementation of improved processes for contract reporting that can feed into embedded systems of monitoring and evaluation.  

• Lead continuous improvement and innovation in the evaluation portfolio through identifying and incorporating best-practice evaluation methods suited to the NT context, demographic and purpose of NT PHN. 

• Lead the design, development, delivery and management of activities such as training and communications related to the implementation of evaluation at NT PHN. 

• Provide expertise for strategic decisions to the Strategy and Planning team’s identified priorities and projects. 

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 Leva Azadi, Health Strategy and Planning Manager by emailing leva.azadi@ntphn.org.au. 

To apply, click on apply now and submit a current resume, along with a cover letter outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. 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 Thursday 15 October 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.