NORTHERN TERRITORY INTERNSHIP
NT PMAS
Northern Territory Prevocational Medical Assurance Services
Staff
Maria Halkitis, Mrs | A/Director
Maria has worked in both public and private sector as well as for not for profit organisations such as the Lowitja Institute and the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health. She has extensive experience in contract and financial management with a keen interest in continuous quality improvement to enable efficiencies.
Maria holds a Bachelor (Hons) in Business and Economics and a Masters in Project Management. She completed her studies in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia in 2008. As a lifelong learner, Maria has completed a number of professional development courses and is always seeking opportunities to diversify her skills.
Maria holds extensive corporate knowledge regarding the Prevocational Medical Assurance Services (PMAS) functions, having been part of the team for over 10 years.
She is a professional with a career in health spanning over 16 years where throughout her employment she has been commended for her skills in project management, research and policy analysis and development, and finance. Maria also has specialist knowledge and expertise in improvement models, auditing/accreditation frameworks and processes that include risk assessment/management relevant to health education and training programs.
Cherie Hamill, Ms | A/Quality Assurance Officer
Cherie’s career in the NTPS commenced in January 1985 and since that time she has gained an extensive background in the management of Human Resources, Recruitment and Payroll services and junior medical officer workforces.
Cherie joined the PMAS team in 2020 as the Quality Assurance Support Officer and has been acting in the Quality Assurance Officer role since 2022.
In this role she undertakes the coordination of prevocational accreditation services for the Northern Territory Accrediting Authority. Cherie also supports various projects including the Intern application process for the Northern Territory, coordination of the NT Bonded Medical Scheme, review of policies and processes, and is the secretariat and administrative support for numerous committees.
Eloise Drescher, Ms | Quality Assurance Support Officer
Born and raised in the Territory, Eloise has worked in various roles across both private and public sector. Eloise has experience in Retail Management, Fitness Group Training, Administration and Human Resources.
Eloise has qualifications in Business Administration, a Diploma of Business Studies (Marketing) and various other certifications.
Since June 2018, Eloise has worked in her current role of Quality Assurance Support Officer for the Prevocational Medical Assurance Services. In the role she undertakes and manages various projects including the Intern Application Process for the Northern Territory, coordination of National Data Reporting, managed project deliverables to assist with production of policies and processes, marketing and website management and assists in coordinating the NT Bonded Medical Scheme.
Amanda Maansson, Ms | Quality Assurance Support Officer
A proud Territorian, Amanda commenced employment with NTPS in 2023 after an extensive and successful career in the Retail sector, bringing over 30 years of managerial experience in Customer Service, Client engagement and project management.
Before joining PMAS, Amanda managed a major supermarket and was appointed to introduce, implement and train managers on new system controls across the business to improve efficiencies.
With a Cert IV in Retail Leadership, Amanda’s experience in audit compliance, quality control and process improvement is a great addition to the business unit.
Amanda has joined Prevocational Medical Assurance Services as a Quality Assurance Support Officer. In this role she will undertake and manage various projects including the coordination of the 28th Australian & New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum and the Northern Territory Prevocational Medical and Training Awards.