Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network Manager (Identified)

Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network (ACCN) Manager (Identified),

Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead and manage the development and implementation of Aboriginal specific projects and initiatives that improve the provision of health service delivery, for Aboriginal people, with key stakeholders and ensure high levels of work performance and completion of projects within agreed timeframes, quality standards and budget.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with LHD/SHN clinicians and managers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOS), Primary Health Networks (PHNs), and other key stakeholders to build a capacity which will deliver efficient and effective chronic disease management services to Aboriginal people and communities.

• Provide timely, high level advice and support to the Associate Director, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, on the development, implementation, management and reporting of related projects to ensure senior staff are fully briefed on the status of ACCN projects.

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au

What you will be doing

The ACCN Manager will manage, promote and implement strategic change management initiatives that will improve the level and quality of health services for Aboriginal people across NSW.

This role will also provide high level policy advice and executive support functions to senior committees and taskforces. The role will work collaboratively with managers, clinicians, health workers and consumers throughout ACI Networks, LHDs/SHNs, ACCHOS, PHN and other key partners within Aboriginal Health.

This position will undertake the full role of project management activities including project planning, stakeholder negotiation, and milestone reporting.

The position will provide high level advice on the development and implementation of improvement initiatives for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

Employment details

Employment Type: Full Time Exempt (up to November 2025)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $137,173.00 - $168,431.00 per annum excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)
Requisition ID: REQ533126

How to apply

Your application should include:

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• address Selection Criteria below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ533126 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria / Questions

1. Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such under section 14 (d) of the NSW Antidiscrimination Act (1977), with knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
2. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience.
3. Demonstrate experience working with Aboriginal people, families and communities; and also in understanding Aboriginal health programs and initiatives relating to health disparities in both Aboriginal and mainstream services/programs; and sound knowledge of the structure and processes of government and understanding of NSW healthcare systems.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability to provide leadership in the implementation of state-wide projects, frameworks and/or initiatives.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email aboriginalcareers@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au. 

This position is a permanent/ temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Need more information?
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If you would like more information on this role please contact Kristen Ella at Kristen.ella@health.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.

Closing date: Closes Sunday, 1 December 2024 at 11:59PM