Aboriginal Health Services Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2024)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $61.95 - $70.38 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ473321Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better Health Services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doingThe Aboriginal Health Services Manager is responsible for coordination and delivery of specified Aboriginal Health Services across Western Sydney Local Health District, including day to day operational management of staff and resources. The position will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a range of high-quality preventative, early intervention and treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across WSLHD.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support

• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.Essential Requirement:Evidence of Diversity: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait IslanderSelection Criteria: * This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or a health-related discipline and / or relevant experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills including demonstrated skills and experience in staff supervision and management, service planning and project management and a demonstrated ability to ensure a culturally safe and culturally appropriate workplace
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues and health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and of current legislative requirements, policies and practice in relation to these issues
• Proven capacity to provide leadership to assist services or organisations to respond to the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with senior executives, management, health staff, and external stakeholders including high level oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective planning, organisational, problem-solving skills and ability to lead in a changing environment, to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Current driver’s licence valid in NSW

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For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Anne Fuller on Jo.Fuller@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 28th April 2024