Health Manager

Health Manager (Lvl 3) - Aboriginal Child & Family - Perm FT

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150- $144,444 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ602578

Application Close Date: 21/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 24/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

Contact Details: Faye Southcombe – 0460 002 895 | faye.southcombe@health.nsw.gov.au

Important: In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW). A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

About The Opportunity

The SWSLHD Aboriginal Child and Family Service supports vulnerable families in South West Sydney and is unique both in terms of its model of care but also its resourcing. The service has antenatal, sustained home visiting, allied health and paediatric specialist components all of which are embedded in a cultural framework that supports strong clinical governance.

The Aboriginal Child and Family Service Manager is responsible for leading this dynamic service and its multidisciplinary team. The position will also be responsible for the establishment of partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that support access to health services for Aboriginal families in South West Sydney. The role requires an Aboriginal person with a commitment to embedding culture in practice and experience managing multidisciplinary teams that support clients with vulnerabilities.

About The Team

The Aboriginal Child and Family Service has a large multidisciplinary team comprising Aboriginal Health Workers, Child and Family Nurses and Allied Health professionals. A leadership team exists that includes the Service Manager, Nursing Unit Manager and Social Work Team Leader responsible for ensuring cultural integrity and strong clinical governance. The service is built around a sustained home visiting model whereby Aboriginal Health Workers and Nurses work in care coordination teams to support vulnerable families with children aged 0-5 across the South Western Sydney region.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD operates its services on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra nations and maintains established partnerships with Aboriginal Organisations in the region. The Aboriginal Child and Family Service is based within Primary and Community Health and is networked as part of the broader SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Service. The Service Manager will be part of the Aboriginal Health Leadership Team that includes Aboriginal Managers from across services. Supervisory structures include clinical, cultural and peer supervision. The service provides mentoring from experienced Aboriginal Leaders, training and development opportunities, and a large workforce of Aboriginal colleagues.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please address the criteria as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Aboriginal Child and Family Service and its multidisciplinary team.
• Establish partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve access to health services for Aboriginal families in South West Sydney.
• Embed culture in practice and uphold cultural integrity within clinical governance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Post graduate qualifications in health or social science areas or relevant work experience.
• Outline how your work and life experience as an Aboriginal person has shaped the way you support culturally strong, safe, and high-quality care for Aboriginal children and families.
• Provide an example of a time when you managed a multidisciplinary or complex team structure, describing leadership approach, collaboration and outcomes.
• Possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). If holding a C class license from another state, obtain a NSW C class license within three months of appointment. Learner licenses are not permitted.

Additional Information & Benefits

• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position.
• Salary packaging available; see Smart Salary for details.
• Health & Fitness benefits include access to discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs (Fitness Passport).
• Transforming Your Experience (TYE) supports safe, high-quality, and personalised care; SWSLHD values CORE: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• To be eligible for permanent appointment, applicants must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Equal opportunity employer; SWSLHD supports diversity and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to child safety and safeguarding children and young people.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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