Aboriginal Health Services Manager

• Lead culturally safe Aboriginal health services across Western Sydney.
• Drive community-focused programs with real impact.
• Champion culturally strong, high-quality care delivery.

Lead and grow culturally safe Aboriginal health services, driving programs, partnerships and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $132, $150,222 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Mount Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Mount Druitt Hospital, where we are committed to delivering exceptional, culturally responsive care in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to improving health outcomes and strengthening community connections.

• Work within the Integrated & Community Health (ICH) Directorate
• Collaborative, community-led and culturally grounded environment
• Strong organisational commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety
• Opportunity to shape programmes that support long-term health outcomes
• Be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team delivering meaningful change

What you'll be doing

As the Aboriginal Health Services Manager, you will lead the coordination, delivery and ongoing development of key Aboriginal Health Services across WSLHD. You'll manage people, resources and partnerships to ensure high-quality, culturally safe preventative, early intervention and treatment programs.

• Provide day-to-day operational management of services, staff, budgets and resources
• Foster culturally safe environments and support access to cultural mentoring
• Ensure programs align with priorities and deliver strong outcomes for communities
• Work collaboratively across WSLHD to enhance culturally appropriate models of care
• Strengthen community engagement and partnerships to support inclusive service planning

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of Diversity: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander

Selection Criteria:

• This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or a health-related discipline and / or relevant experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills including demonstrated skills and experience in staff supervision and management, service planning and project management and a demonstrated ability to ensure a culturally safe and culturally appropriate workplace
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues and health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and of current legislative requirements, policies and practice in relation to these issues
• Proven capacity to provide leadership to assist services or organisations to respond to the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with senior executives, management, health staff, and external stakeholders including high level oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective planning, organisational, problem-solving skills and ability to lead in a changing environment, to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Current driver's licence valid in NSW

Requisition ID: REQ616430

Applications Close: 18th December 2025

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Jo-Anne Fuller on

This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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