Assistant Director, Communicable Diseases

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Ignite Specialist Recruitment Services Full time

**Assistant Director, Communicable Diseases**

Open to Secondments

Fulltime / Fixed term contract - 12 months to 24 months fixed contract

Work for an organisation to make a difference in the health community.

**About the Role**:
**It is a very interesting and transformative time across the health sector. Our client has been driving systems reform in the context of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and recent budget announcements.**
This role provides evidence-based expertise to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector on the improving the chronic disease management, preventative health strategies, telehealth, mental health and social and emotional well-being related health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Assistant Director provides timely, accurate and persuasive policy and program advice and recommendations, underpinned by evidence and analysis, contextual awareness, including the policy environment and stakeholder consultation.

**As the Assistant Director, Communicable Diseases you will**
- Liaise with organisations within both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and government on issues to contribute to the development of the organisation’s Plan.
- Managing strategic policy and/or programs to support and strengthen the work in delivering holistic health approaches including contract management.
- Representation and advocacy relating to health service delivery, health information, research, public health and health programs.
- Driving the communication and advocacy of programs, policies and strategic direction at a system level.

**Demonstrated Skills and experience.**
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, policy, or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience leading policy and/or programs work is essential.
- A demonstrated collaborative approach to achieving shared goals and ability to lead a small team, where required.
- Ability to deliver program and/or policy initiatives to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
- ** Cultural awareness training will be provided, and it is expected that all staff develop and continually seek opportunities to improve their knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and in particular Community Controlled Health Services.**

Alternatively, contact Tushar Musale on (02) 6113 7527 for more information and a confidential chat.

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