National Indigenous Immunisation Lead- REQ571789
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: 141974 - 169151 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ571789
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional Information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
This role will provide strategic leadership and, cultural governance, including expert guidance to ensure that NCIRS’s policies, research, and practices are aligned with national best practice standards relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Key aspects of the role involve leading, managing and developing NCIRS staff to ensure effective implementation of relevant strategies and initiatives, with a critical role in embedding cultural competence across NCIRS; positioning NCIRS as an employer and academic institution of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals and students.
This role is pivotal in advancing culturally informed immunisation strategies, fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and enhancing health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The position supports the co-design and dissemination of research and contributes to evidence-based policy changes to improve health outcomes.
The position is a temporary contract until 30 June 2026 with the strong possibility of extension.
Our team is located at Westmead with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available. This position would be suitable for a secondment within NSW Health, with approval from your current manager. Part-time can be considered for the right candidate.
About you:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW
- Have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and cultural diversity across Australia, with a high level of cultural competence, and ability to balance diverse perspectives of all stakeholders and communities.
- Extensive experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, including in strategic leadership roles, with demonstrated knowledge of immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.
About NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence-informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors.
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Have achieved a master’s degree or higher in public health or a related field, or equivalent work experience directly relevant to the position, combined with demonstratable lived experience of cultural and community connection, a strong understanding of the health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.
- Extensive prior experience in engaging with diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, community-controlled health organisations and other high-level stakeholders, with demonstrated knowledge of immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and guidelines specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and data governance/sovereignty frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to complete public health projects in an effective and timely manner.
- Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and the application of relevant research methodologies.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for the above position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- Describe a situation where you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations, to develop or improve health policies or programs. How did you ensure that the perspectives and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were incorporated into your work?
- Reflecting on your previous roles, could you discuss a scenario where you had to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives, either within your organisation or at a national/state level? How did you navigate these advocacy efforts, and what was the outcome? Additionally, how did you foster collaboration between various research organisations, government departments, and community-controlled health organisations?
- Describe any experience you have had in the design, implementation and knowledge transfer of research involving, or impacting on, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and communities, including applying the principles of ethical research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and data governance and sovereignty
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 19/05/2025
