Executive Director Aboriginal Health And Workforce

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Facility: District Executive Office, Warrawong
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $176,401 - $192,662 per annum
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ475893
Applications Close: 14 April 2024An exciting opportunity exists for an Executive Director of Aboriginal Health and Workforce to join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health DistrictWhat you'll be doingPlay a key role in driving a culture that recognises and embraces the concept that Aboriginal Health is everybody's businessAs the Executive Director Aboriginal Health & Workforce, you will provide strategic leadership, expert direction and guidance to the Chief Executive and Executive leadership team in relation to ISLHD strategic priorities for Aboriginal Health and workforce initiatives. You will lead the transformation of ISLHD services to improve the lives of Aboriginal people by building strong internal and external partnerships, designing improved culturally safe services for communities across our region and enhancing employment and career opportunities for Aboriginal people.What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family including career, financial, emotional options· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only in accordance with Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014, applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality RequirementsAll NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria: * Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a leadership role in a complex public sector environment, or a combination of study and work experience.

• Demonstrated extensive experience in leading the development, review, and evaluation of organisational wide strategic plans and policies for improving Health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
• Extensive senior leadership/ management experience including a demonstrated track record in effectively managing change and developing team capability.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and build relationships for collaboration and cooperation across the organisation, with partners and the community.
• Demonstrated capacity to encourage and include diverse perspectives in the development of priorities, policies and strategies; and demonstrated ability to lead the workforce in adoption and maintenance of culturally safe and respectful services and workplaces.

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For role related queries or questions contact Vicki Weston on Vicki.Weston@health.nsw.gov.au