Aboriginal Deputy Director (Health Manager Level 4) - Aboriginal Health
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: SLHD District Wide Services
Requisition ID: REQ562727
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
In this position, you will be providing advice and support to the Executive Director, Aboriginal Health to influence strategic direction to ensure the delivery of high quality health services to Aboriginal people within Sydney Local Health District (SLHD).
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- This is an identified Aboriginal position, applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent through proof of Aboriginality. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Aboriginal Health management experience with high level ability to use data/evidence to take a lead role to, inform planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of Aboriginal Health initiatives and strategies that improve Aboriginal Health Models of care and organization performance.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of Aboriginal health service delivery, including the role of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.
- Knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks for health policy issues, Aboriginal health and the social, cultural, political and health issues affecting Aboriginal people, families and communities.
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive issues at state and local level using high level analytical, critical appraisal and problem solving skills.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries or questions contact Tayla Robinson on (02) 9515 9630 or via email at Tayla.Robinson1@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 1 April 2025
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