Associate Director, Aboriginal Strategy And Engagement

Associate Director, Aboriginal Strategy and Engagement
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $157,540 to $176,641 per annum, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney
Requisition ID: REQ470785
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference for Aboriginal health outcomes in NSW?

• This is a newly created role and we are looking for an experienced senior leader with proven strategic-level experience and a passion to drive improved equity and access to health outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW
• It’s an opportunity to collaborate and build relationships and connections with lasting impacts
• You’ll guide and influence Aboriginal health Strategy and cultural capabilities in a key pillar organisation of NSW Health.

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together.
What you’ll be doing
The Associate DirectorAboriginal Strategy and Engagement is a key role in the Office of the Chief Executive and provides leadership and direction, cultural advice and expertise to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams. This role will provide strategic advice to support organisational priorities that enable the effective co-design and delivery of culturally imperative services aligned with the NSW Cancer Plan and NSW Aboriginal Cancer Strategy to achieve equitable cancer outcomes for the Aboriginal population of NSW.
You will be responsible for providing guidance on building internal cultural capabilities and overseeing the Aboriginal governance frameworks and Aboriginal Advisory Groups. This role , including managing relationships with the Aboriginal Advisory Group, Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, non-government organisations and the Ministry of Health Centre for Aboriginal Health.
In this role you will lead the co-ordination and preparation of internal and external reporting requirements, such as the Aboriginal Health Plan, Health Impact Statements and Reconciliation Action Plan and ensuring the Institute is meeting any statutory obligations aligned to Aboriginal Health strategy, policy and reforms.
Essential to this role will be your strong leadership and communication skills at a senior level, including proven organisational skills, interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills and the ability to write high quality reports and documents along with proven capacity to deliver.
Remuneration/Benefits
In addition to base salary:

• 11% superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading)
• 10 days sick leave
• 40 hours per week which include accrual of monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) x 12 per year.

Access to:

• Generous Flexible Working practices
• Fitness Passport: a membership card for NSW government employees that gives you and your family unlimited access to 400+ gyms and other facilities at one low price.
• Novated car leasing arrangement options
• Salary sacrificing to superannuation.

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role
• A one-page response to the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role DescriptionThis role is identified for an Aboriginal person. Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Essential requirements

• This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role and applicants must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community. Aboriginality is a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997.
• Graduate qualifications in public health or a related discipline, or relevant experience in a similar government environment and role.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal people, communities, and organisations, as well as internal and external stakeholders, and proven experience in navigating complex and diverse stakeholder management to achieve outcomes.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health policy, legislation and frameworks, and demonstrated experience in policy interpretation, provision of expert strategic recommendations on complex Aboriginal population health issues and the impact on Aboriginal people and communities.
• Superior leadership and communication skills at a senior level, including proven organisational skills, interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills and the ability to write high quality reports and documents along with proven capacity to deliver.

If successful for interview candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy to provide to panel.
Interested?
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For more information about the Cancer Institute NSW please visit . For role related queries or questions contact Sonya.Gallery@health.nsw.gov.au
In line with the Public Health Order, it is mandatory for all NSW Health employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (Dose 1 and Dose 2). You will be required to supply evidence of vaccination as part of your application for this role. Applications without this evidence will not be considered.
Applications Close: Sunday, 10 March at 11.30 pm.
All Cancer Institute roles are based at St Leonards, Sydney, and candidates are required to be Sydney based.
The CORE+4 Values define what is important to the Cancer Institute NSW and our employees.
Our values are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, Strategic, Supportive, Innovative and Flexible.
The Cancer Institute NSW is unable to offer salary packaging. Salaries will be negotiated commensurate to experience and qualifications of the role.
The Cancer Institute NSW supports flexible working practices for all employees and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health. For more information please visit .
Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and during their employment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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