Executive Director First Nations Health and Strategic Engagement

6 days ago

Longreach, Australia Central West Hospital and Health Service Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved –

This role will contribute to better outcomes for Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care by giving effect to the standards, policies, practices and priorities of CWHHS. You will strategically manage multidisciplinary programs to promote First Nations health and wellbeing, and you will articulate and drive the implementation of strategies aimed at effectively managing the health and wellbeing of our First Nations peoples.  The role provides strategic leadership and direction to support implementation of engagement strategies and related activities as required under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 in relation to Health Equity, Clinician Engagement and Consumer Engagement.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

Asa  Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

  • generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
  • salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
  • 12.5% annual leave loading;
  • career development opportunities;
  • CWH provided housing or rental assistance
  • Remote Incentive Scheme package

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

  • Submitting your CV with a statement "this is a true and correct representation of my work experience", signed and dated by yourself.
  • Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
  • Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.  Please include evidence of attribute as outlined in the role description.

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

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