Environmental Health Coordinator

AI Job Summary

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health plus at least 7 years’ experience as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO

Substantial experience in the Northern Territory and remote communities as an EHO.

Build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government agencies, and

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Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$125,594.27 AUD – $140,886.66 AUD (Annum)

Description

About the Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory. AMSANT advocates for equity in health and wellbeing and supports its member services to deliver comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care to Aboriginal people across the NT.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.

Employer superannuation contribution.

Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.

10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.

Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.

10 days ceremonial leave.

Access to a free employee assistance program.

Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals).

Contract Duration: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027

Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time (0.8-1.0 FTE negotiable)

Work hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00am – 04:30pm

Location: Darwin

Salary: $125,594.27 – $140,886.66 p.a. plus superannuation

Applications close: COB Monday 20 July 2026

About the Role

The Environmental Health Program Coordinator is responsible for driving the strategic growth, coordination, and impact of AMSANT’s Environmental Health Program. The role provides high-level technical expertise, workforce development support, and advocacy to strengthen environmental health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory.

Working closely with member services, government, and key stakeholders, the role focuses on building capability, expanding program reach, and influencing policy and funding to address environmental health priorities.

Key Relationships:

AMSANT member services and Environmental Health teams

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)

Northern Territory and Commonwealth Government agencies

Local councils and regional authorities

Training providers and sector partners

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic growth and development of AMSANT’s Environmental Health Program across the membership

Act as a trusted technical Environmental Health advisor to member organisations delivering, or planning to deliver, environmental health programs

Provide tailored technical support, coaching, and workforce development aligned to the needs, strengths, and readiness of individual member services

Identify, broker, and facilitate access to accredited and non-accredited training opportunities, and coordinate all aspects of training delivery

Establish, facilitate, and sustain member networks and communities of practice to strengthen program reach, sustainability, and outcomes

Lead and elevate AMSANT’s environmental health advocacy, influencing policy, funding, and system reform to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Northern Territory

Identify and pursue funding opportunities to AMSANT’s Environmental Health Program in priority areas of need

Oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of AMSANT’s environmental health activities

Work collaboratively with members to monitor, evaluate, and communicate program outcomes and impact

Other duties as directed by the WALS Manager

Selection Criteria (qualifications and attributes)

Essential

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO), including substantial experience in the Northern Territory and remote communities

Strong understanding of environmental health challenges, priorities, and social and cultural determinants impacting Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory

Demonstrated experience in workforce development, including coaching and/or mentoring; experience within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) setting is highly desirable

Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government agencies, local councils, and non-government organisations

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across cultures and communicate complex information clearly

Demonstrated high-level project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision

Willingness and capacity to undertake regular travel, including to remote communities for extended periods

Desirable

Experience in policy development, advocacy, or system reform initiatives

Knowledge of relevant Northern Territory and Commonwealth environmental health legislation, standards, and frameworks

Experience in program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at HR@amsant.org.au.

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