Executive Director Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing - District Office Wagga

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:  Health Manager - Level 6
Remuneration: $176,401.00 - $192,662.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ531276
Applications Close:  29 November 2024
Vaccination Category: B

*Aboriginal Identified role.

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Are you an experienced Executive Manager with a passion for leadership in Aboriginal health? Join Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and lead our efforts to advance health equity and improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

About the Role:

The Executive Director, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing is a member of the Executive Leadership team and will help transform our services to address health equity and improve the lives of Aboriginal people through building strong partnerships and designing more culturally safe services.

The Director elevates the focus on Aboriginal expertise to drive shared decision-making and innovative collaborations and informs and leads how MLHD engages with our local Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the team

Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership Team and other key stakeholders within the LHD and region, in relation to strategic priorities for Aboriginal Health. Support the development and implementation of culturally acceptable plans, policy, services and programs which are effective in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes for local Aboriginal people and communities.

Strategy and Planning

Lead implementation of state guidelines, programs, and priorities; balancing the use of evidence-based approaches with innovative solutions which work with local communities; and ensuring that programs and models of service delivery represent industry best practice.

Safety and People

Lead and manage processes which monitor and evaluate services and programs and measure Aboriginal and population health outcomes against agreed National, State and Local indicators, ensuring that these processes inform the development of activity across the LHD, and recommend actions which supporting continuous improvement.

Efficiency Improvement

Oversee and monitor expenditure, revenue and activity to ensure efficient, effective and sustainable service delivery occurs within allocated budget and delegation.

Find out more about this role, review the position description and the essential criteria here.

What MLHD Offer:

• Attractive Remuneration: $176,401.00 - $192,662.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
• Salary Packaging: Up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus novated leasing for a new car!
• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and education programs, with pathways for career advancement within NSW Health.
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and your family, employee assistance programs (EAP), and support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Click here to learn more about why you should choose Murrumbidgee LHD for your next role.

How to Apply:

Ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference? Submit your application online today! 

Your application will require you to include a cover letter, resume and complete 6 x key selection criteria questions. 

Need more information? Contact Chief Executive MLHD, Jill Ludford,  Jill.Ludford@health.nsw.gov.au  to arrange a confidential discussion. 

*This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.