Aboriginal Program Manager (Health Manager Level 2) - Population Health
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Population Health, Campderdown
Requisition ID: REQ548336
About the Opportunity
In this role, you are expected to provide operational and strategic management of the Population Health Aboriginal Team and support Population Health Aboriginal programs of work, in line with the Ministry of Health and the Sydney Local Health District's goals, principles, and strategies, and help the district meet relevant key performance indicators.
This position provides leadership and manages the design, implementation, and evaluation of Population Health Aboriginal projects and initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in SLHD. You will be contributing to the development and implementation of District and Population Health Aboriginal strategic directions, lead Population Health Aboriginal activities and deliver evidence-based, innovative programs and initiatives that are integrated with internal and external stakeholders.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Good understanding of Aboriginal Health issues including cultural beliefs and practices, and the social determinants of health that impact Aboriginal communities. Good knowledge of population health principles, including disease prevention, health promotion, health equity and public health.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team, manage resources, and develop and implement projects and programs.
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!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging up to $9,009, Novated Car Leasing, meal entertainment allowance up to $2,650. For more information, please visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualification and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Health & Wellbeing: discounted Fitness Passport, free nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals, access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families and yearly flu shots etc.
For more information about the benefits, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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, please contact Shih-Chi Kao via email at ShihChi.Kao@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: Sunday 2 March 2025
