Aboriginal Health Engagement and Governance Manager

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 39 weeks)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127, $144,444.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38hrs

Requisition ID: REQ

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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the role

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking an Aboriginal Health Engagement and Governance Manager (Health Manager Level 3) to manage Aboriginal community input into the planning, delivery and evaluation of health services. Assisting Local Health District Managers and staff to develop and maintain ongoing processes and structures for Aboriginal community involvement by ensuring effective engagement platforms are established and supported.

Facilitating internal and external stakeholder collaboration to plan, deliver and evaluate culturally appropriate health programs and services.

Providing leadership, advice and cultural support to Aboriginal Health staff to meet the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) strategic directions and priorities.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

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Join our team and you'll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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Applications Close: 3 September 2025

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions

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