Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850 - $139,559 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ456882
The Aboriginal Health Unit in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is growing. In this newly created role, you will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with service providers across the district with the aim to reduce health inequities and address the health needs for the Aboriginal communities of SESLHD.
Where you'll be working
This role will work collaboratively with other team members in the Aboriginal Health Unit, the LHD and community. The Aboriginal Health Unit is based at Sutherland Hospital; however, the role is district wide and travel across the district will be necessary.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes will support SESLHD strategic directions by providing leadership in Health Service planning, development, redesign and practice through their expertise and management of engagement, consultation, scoping and redesign, with a focus on meeting the health needs of the Aboriginal community.
The Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes will lead the continuous review, update and development of strategies, programs, policies and projects to effect service improvements in response to demand and service needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) 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. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent Applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Health policy frameworks at a state and national level, with experience in developing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs relevant for Aboriginal Health Service delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in Aboriginal Health
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills and an ability to maintain a positive workplace culture
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders
• Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

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For role related queries or questions contact Skye Parsons on Skye.Parsons@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14 January 2024