Aboriginal Health Senior Project Manager
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- Project Manager
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- REQ537759 Requisition #
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- 17 hours ago Post Date
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: 127150 - 144444 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ537759
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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
This role will include identifying the associated gaps and providing advice on potential strategies and solutions to assist in Closing the Gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
The role will be responsible of monitoring, implementing, and reporting of Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan and other Strategic plans and initiatives as advised and directed by the Director Aboriginal Health
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent - Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
- Tertiary qualifications in social science, health or related field, or relevant work experience, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing an Aboriginal health service or program with a multidisciplinary team. This includes direct line management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing systems that ensure the cultural integrity and effective clinical governance of health services or programs
- Demonstrated extensive experience in planning, design, implementation and evaluation of health services within an evidence-based framework
- Demonstrated experience in developing service networks and collaborative service models that improve access to health services for Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aboriginal health, including chronic disease prevention and management policy frameworks and their application at the Local Health District level and the ability to inform policy, strategic directions, and service development
- Demonstrated advanced communication skills (verbal and written) and analytical skills, including the ability to lead complex negotiations and decision making processes.
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Please detail your cultural and community connections.
- Tertiary qualifications in health, social science or related field, or relevant work experience.
- Provide an example of where you have played a key role in developing or enhancing an Aboriginal Health Service or initiative. In your response focus on:
- How you ensured meaningful participation from the Aboriginal community and/or organisations
- How you incorporated culturally safe practices throughout the process
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills with the ability to tailor communication appropriately to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
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.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Cruz on catherine.cruz@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
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 20/02/2025
