Manager Clinical Innovation and Research

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Clinical Innovation and Research

Job title Manager Clinical Innovation and Research Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 40071 RTF Closing 19/11/2025

Contact officer Clare McKay on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website

Primary objective

Lead the NT Health Clinical Innovation and Research Unit to embed high-quality and effective research governance processes, practices

and frameworks across NT Health to ensure research is conducted in a safe, responsible, ethical and scientifically sound environment,

and to drive implementation of national clinical research reform initiatives.

Context statement

The NT Health Clinical Innovation and Research Unit (CIRU) is the central point of contact for all stakeholders undertaking research in NT

Health and provides governance, support and capacity building opportunities for clinical researchers. CIRU hosts the NT Health Clinical

Trial Coordination Unit and NT Health Research Governance Office. Managing a multi-disciplinary team this position provides strategic

and operational leadership of the CIRU and the implementation of national clinical research reform initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide support to the Director to promote and support clinical research and innovation and data management across NT Health

2. Manage a multi-disciplinary team to provide strategic and operational leadership of the NT Health CIRU and expert advice in relation

to clinical research within the scope of the role, ensure all legal, contractual and financial requirements are in place for clinical research

conducted at an NT Health site

1. Provide clinical expertise in the development, review and implementation of research and innovation guidelines, protocols and

procedures that enhance clinical safety, quality and performance of research undertaken in NT Health

1. Implement and manage an NT wide research application and management system and provide a monitoring and audit oversight for

research activities within NT Health

1. Undertake quality improvement activities to enhance research governance, conduct training and information sessions to build

research capability and work with key clinicians/stakeholders, to ensure the full benefits of research and innovation is realised in NT

Health

1. Provide NT representation on NT and national working groups to inform national policy and guidelines to improve the Australian and

NT clinical research environment

1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

1. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Relevant qualifications in professional stream and registration for practice with the relevant Board of Australia.

2. Experience in clinical research/governance with in-depth knowledge of Australian research regulatory and legislative requirements

1. Demonstrated high-level leadership and managerial skills including strategic thinking, practical people management and the ability to

successfully support change in a complex clinical research, research governance and research data environment

4. Proven high level communication and interpersonal skills, including well developed negotiation and conflict management skills, with

significant experience working in a team environment to achieve positive outcomes.

1. Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and prepare a range of briefings, reports and recommendations to inform decision making,

best practice, policy and program development

1. High order of initiative including the ability to plan, prioritise and complete high volume workload with changing priorities,

independently, under limited direction, in order to meet program schedules and deadlines;

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications in public health, leadership/management, research or similar

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and

criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For

immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or

body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

Approved: September 2025

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Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Clinical Innovation and Research

Job title Nurse/Midwife Management Consultant - Designation Nurse Level 6

Clinical Innovation and Research

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Darwin

Position number 40071 RTF Closing 19/11/2025

Contact officer Clare McKay on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-disciplinary

clinicians across a defined practice area.

Context statement

The NT Health Clinical Innovation and Research Unit (CIRU) is the central point of contact for all stakeholders undertaking research in

NT Health and provides governance, support and capacity building opportunities for clinical researchers. CIRU hosts the NT Health

Clinical Trial Coordination Unit and NT Health Research Governance Office. Managing a multi-disciplinary team this position provides

strategic and operational leadership of the CIRU and the implementation of national clinical research reform initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities

2. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.

1. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the provision

of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.

4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues

5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.

2. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the ability

to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

3. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,

program functions, and organisational efficiency.

4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs of

healthcare consumers and staff.

5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists

and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.

6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities

that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable

1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific

immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with

Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact for

further information.