Aboriginal Health Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 July 2025

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ597297

Advertising Closes: 3 September 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

About the Role

The Aboriginal Health Manager – ICAHCS provides strategic leadership to the ICAHCS Directorate including the following:-

• Provision of high-level leadership and advice on implementing National, State and District Aboriginal Health strategic directions; within the ICAHCS Directorate Aboriginal Health Strategic Framework 2024_34, NSW Aboriginal Health Plan, NSW Aboriginal Health Transformation Agenda, MNCLHD Aboriginal Workforce Plan (currently in development).
• Provision of high-level leadership and advice on Aboriginal Health issues across the Directorate, including developing and maintaining key relationships that cultivate greater engagement and partnerships connectedness.
• Contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of key programs within the ICAHCS directorate.
• Contribute to Aboriginal Workforce Planning and support for the ICAHCS Directorate.

This position will report to the Director Integrated Care, Allied Health and Community Services and is a member of the ICACHS Senior Leadership Team.

Lead innovation and transformation to develop new approaches for delivery of Aboriginal Health, that support other directorate's delivery of health services to Aboriginal communities. Ensure monitoring and compliance with deliverables from contracts and agreements with external funding bodies and to ensure compliance with KPIs, improvement measures and other measures from NSW Health.

This role is location negotiable within the Mid North Coast Local Health District, we have offices in both Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

About You

Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.

You will need relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience in a large and diverse service industry organisation, or a combination of study and work experience along with excellent organisational, analytical and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities to ensure quality outcomes and timely delivery of services.

Advanced computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs and a current drivers licence and ability to travel is required to fulfil this role.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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