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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Miller Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850.00 - $139,559.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ459369
Application Close Date: 11/02/2024
Interview Date Range: 14/02/2024 – 21/02/2024
Contact Details: Vicki Blight – 0409 776 *** | ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW)⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
Miller Community Health Centre is recruiting for a Aboriginal Chronic Care Program Manager (Health Manager Level 3) to complement and enhance the current Community Health Team.
The position is responsible for leading and managing the SWSLHD Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (ACCP), which provides culturally responsive, patient centered care coordination services to Aboriginal patients and their families with chronic and or complex needs. The ACCP Manager will ensure the cultural, clinical and psychosocial components of the ACCP model operate seamlessly to provide holistic care to Aboriginal patients and their families. The role will ensure there is an effective interface between ACCP, the mainstream primary, secondary and tertiary health sectors and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector to facilitate access to appropriate care for SWSLHD Aboriginal Chronic Care patients. The position will be responsible for ensuring ACCP maintains its footprint across the South Western Sydney region and the oversight of its three dedicated facilities and the multidisciplinary team that operate from these premises.
SWSLHD operates its services on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra peoples and has a rich history of working alongside local Aboriginal organisations and programs. As part of the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce you will have access to a wide range of cultural supports across the service including the districts Aboriginal Health Unit, peer supervision, connection to the Aboriginal management group and a large workforce of Aboriginal colleagues.
What You'll be Doing
The position is responsible for leading and managing the SWSLHD Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (ACCP), which provides culturally responsive, patient centered care coordination services to Aboriginal patients and their families with chronic and or complex needs.
The ACCP Manager will ensure the cultural, clinical and psychosocial components of the ACCP model operate seamlessly to provide holistic care to Aboriginal patients and their families. The role will ensure there is an effective interface between ACCP, the mainstream primary, secondary and tertiary health sectors and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector to facilitate access to appropriate care for SWSLHD Aboriginal Chronic Care patients.
The position will be responsible for ensuring ACCP maintains its footprint across the South Western Sydney region and the oversight of its three dedicated facilities and the multidisciplinary team that operate from these premises.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Describe your connections to community and culture.
- Tertiary qualifications in social science, health or related field, or relevant work experience. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing an Aboriginal health service or program with a multidisciplinary team. This includes direct line management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in developing service networks and collaborative service models that improve access to health services for Aboriginal communities
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
