Manager, Aboriginal Health Promotion
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Until 30 June 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 Per Annum, Plus Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ618953
Location: Darlinghurst Community Health Centre
Applications Close: Sunday 23 November 2025
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
This is an Aboriginal Identified Role - we need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process
Where you'll be working:
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
The Role:
Provide a culturally appropriate service to community, demonstrated experience in evidence-based practice regarding health equity, health promotion and preventative programs that provide a wholistic approach in the health and wellbeing of the local Aboriginal community.
Provide high level speciality support for the management of programs/ projects and stakeholder engagement to support the efficient and effective operation of the team and the Healthy Equity, Promotion and Prevention Service (HEPPS) to achieve business and service objectives.
Lead and manage operations of the Aboriginal Health Promotion team to facilitate delivery of culturally safe, quality, cost effective services and the achievement of business and service objectives.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or social sciences or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience of delivering effective health related projects with Aboriginal communities, in key health and community settings; and demonstrated knowledge of health issues relating to Aboriginal people.
- Proven project management, organisational and time management skills (including ability to manage multiple projects, and to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines).
- Demonstrated leadership skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture and lead change.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of team, as well as independently and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key internal and external stakeholders, including community controlled organisations.
- Demonstrated high level presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with health and community sector staff from a wide range of disciplines.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Woodland on Lisa.Woodland@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
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Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
