NSW Government

Manager - Aboriginal Workforce and Development - Site Negotiable within SNSWLHD

🔍 Location Negotiable

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Organisational Development
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Southern NSW Local Health District
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REQ682912 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118821 - $140201 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ682912
Applications Close: 14 September 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

What you'll be doing
The Manager Aboriginal Workforce and Development assists Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) to achieve measurable Aboriginal Health outcomes and reach key performance indicators to close the gap in Aboriginal Health workforce disadvantages in line with the SNSWLHD Strategic Plan and the SNSWLHD Aboriginal Health Strategy. 

Support for

Selection Criteria

  1. Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 14 (d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
  2. Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field and/or equivalent experience working in senior health management.
  3. Demonstrated ability to form collaborative working arrangements to positively influence internal and external senior stakeholders to achieve best outcomes within available resources.
  4. Demonstrated experience in project management of Aboriginal Workforce programs or initiatives, including the capacity to establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  5. Demonstrated experience in establishing partnerships, alliances and relationships with Aboriginal and mainstream employment service providers.
  6. Ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver a successful Aboriginal workforce service to clients which is both responsive to the specific cultural needs of Aboriginal staff, contemporary workforce issues and focused on achieving corporate goals.
  7. Demonstrated high degree of initiative and ability to deliver quality results.
  8. Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s license and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to travel as the role requires. This may include driving long distances and overnight stays.
     

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

 

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
 

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
 

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. 
 

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact dani.mcpharland@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Nikkei Simon on Nikkei.Simon@health.nsw.gov.au

 

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