**Position: Senior Health Program Adviser, Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative, Global Health Division, DFAT (Multiple Positions)** **Location: Canberra, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated** **Monthly Remuneration: AU$11,752 to $13,624 per month inclusive of superannuation** **Duration: Initial Contract to 28 February 2026 with the possibility of up to 24-month extension** Global Health Division (GHD) is seeking senior advisers to support Australia’s development engagement in the health sector, including the implementation of the **Partnerships for a Healthy Region Initiative.** The position will support DFAT in one or more of three key areas: 1. Design, management, monitoring and evaluation of health programs. 2. Engagement with partners, partner governments, posts and stakeholders, to support implementation and coordination of DFAT activities. 3. Strategic policy, technical and program advice in support of Australia’s global and regional health engagement. We are interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas – development program governance and administration, public health policy and programming, health systems strengthening, universal health coverage, communicable and/or non-communicable disease control. This position requires a baseline security clearance. Applicants must be a citizen of Australia to apply. Employment in the advertised position is dependent on the employee having or obtaining a valid security clearance. Security clearances can take some time to process, and employment cannot be commenced until this process is complete. There is no guarantee that the successful candidate for the position will be successful in obtaining a security clearance. The inability to obtain a security clearance prevents that applicant from being employed and loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment. **The World at Abt Global:** Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. To thrive at Abt Global is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance. **Specialist Health Service:** Managed by Abt Global, the Specialist Health Service (SHS) provides strategic input on health to the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). SHS is the primary source from which DFAT accesses health and development expertise and advisory services to improve the quality of health programming across DFAT’s global and regional health portfolio, through enabling access to responsive technical advice and support. **The Opportunity:** The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support Australia’s security and prosperity. DFAT works with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas. DFAT’s Global Health Division develops and delivers programs that contribute to regional and global health. GHD works across the Australian Government, with NGOs and research organisations, partner governments and multilateral bodies such as the World Health Organization to advance Australia’s interests and priorities. DFAT’s $620 million, five-year Partnerships for a Healthy Region supports a broad range of activities to strengthen health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia for both communicable and non-communicable diseases, public health administration and sexual and reproductive health and rights. **Core Responsibilities** GHD is seeking senior advisers to support the implementation of the Partnerships for a Healthy Region Initiative. We are interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas – international development program management, public health policy and programming, health systems strengthening, universal health coverage, communicable and/or non-communicable disease control. + Manage the implementation of multiple complex health programs in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, including program design; contracting; monitoring and evaluation; program governance; financial and program management; risk management; and internal and external stakeholder engagement and management. + Prepare high quality written material to support policy engagement and program implementation, including input for briefings, reporting and information requests. + Engage in complex problem solving and issues management to deliver strategic outcomes. + Provide strategic advice and undertake technical analysis to support a broad range of health policy and program implementation requirements. + Monitor and report on health developments in the Indo-Pacific as directed. + Represent the Global Health Division in meetings with internal and external partners. + Support GHD and Posts with communications material (including social media, media releases, speeches, and other communications products). + Undertake other duties as required. **Key Requirements:** _Required experience_ + Significant record of high achievement in international development and/or on global health issues. _Required qualifications and skills_ + Demonstrated strong judgement and ability to deliver work to a very high standard and within deadlines. + Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong representation and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. + Very strong written and oral English, including an ability to communicate with influence to shape strategic thinking and policy development. + Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in public health, international development, project management, government, or related fields. + Has, or has the ability to obtain a baseline security clearance (minimum) or an NV1 security clearance (preferred). This requires applicants to have Australian citizenship. _Cultural & language requirements_ + Ability to cultivate productive working relationships across teams and with partners, including in cross-cultural contexts. + Desire to contribute to an inclusive and supportive professional environment, where diversity is celebrated. _Desirable experience_ + Substantial experience in health program management, including design, implementation, delivery and/or monitoring and evaluation. + Previous experience working with DFAT. + Strong understanding of health and/or development issues in the Indo-Pacific, including Australia’s priorities and interests. **How to apply:** Please submit your application online on the Abt Global website www.abtglobal.com attaching your resume/CV and a cover letter (as a single PDF document) addressing how you meet the key requirements of the role. The closing date for this position is **Sunday** , **9 February 2025, 12:00 PM** . For any enquiries, please email us at recruitment@shsglobal.com.au **\#LI-AUSBRIT** Abt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. _Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment._ Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com (http://www.abtassociates.com/) **Equity** Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. **Safeguarding** We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.