Health Manager - Aboriginal Workforce Strategy

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within Western NSW LHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38 
Applications Close: 8 December 2025 – 11:59pm

Health Manager - Aboriginal Workforce Strategy
People & Culture Directorate

About the role
We are building an Aboriginal Workforce leadership team that will set the direction for the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) and drive transformational change. The Manager Aboriginal Workforce Strategy is a key leadership position responsible for strengthening and enhancing our Aboriginal workforce and improving cultural safety across all services.

This role leads the Aboriginal Workforce Unit and is accountable for delivering measurable outcomes aligned to NSW Health and WNSWLHD strategies, plans and KPIs. You will:

·         Lead, implement, monitor and evaluate District-wide Aboriginal workforce strategies, procedures and initiatives to enhance recruitment, engagement, development, retention and career progression across clinical and corporate streams.

·         Develop innovative, data driven approaches to address workforce challenges.

·         Provide expert advice and leadership to managers, leading strategies that build cultural competence and respect for Aboriginal people across the organisation, supporting culturally safe working and care environments.

·         Partner directly with Aboriginal staff, communities and organisations to co-design initiatives that are culturally safe and effective.

·         Provide leadership, guidance and development to direct reports.

Who we’re looking for

You will bring:

·         Strong community connection and the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people from a range of Nations and communities.

·         Experience leading Aboriginal workforce initiatives, strategies or programs in a complex organisation.

·         Confidence influencing, advising and partnering with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

·         High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advocate, persuade and demonstrated experience leading teams through cultural change.

Why this role matters

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Aboriginal employment and cultural safety in a District with one of the strongest foundations — and the strongest ambitions — in NSW. Your leadership will create an environment where Aboriginal staff and consumers thrive, where careers flourish, and where cultural safety is embedded, respected and lived.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future of Aboriginal health. Join us.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description


A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.