Aboriginal Mental Health Program Manager, Health Service Manager Level 3 - SESLHD MHS

🔍 Kogarah, SESLHD Mental Health Service | Sydney

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Aboriginal Health Coordinator
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ563437 Requisition #
Aboriginal Mental Health Program Manager, Health Service Manager Level 3 - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (through to March 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $64.13 - $72.85 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ563437
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 13 April 2025

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Come Work With Us!

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of the Aboriginal population whilst supporting the Aboriginal workforce? Come and join our team! This is a fantastic temporary part-time opportunity to expand your skills and obtain valuable experience. 
Provide expert advice and services on all facets of Aboriginal Mental Health to the Aboriginal population accessing Mental Health Services within SESLHD. The role has a specific focus on the provision of a range of health and wellbeing support to Aboriginal Communities to achieve the business and service objectives.
 
The role is responsible for managing a service wide Aboriginal Mental Health Programs, leads strategic and operational delivery of service, and coordinates strong partnerships with the community. The role also manages a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of Aboriginal Mental Health Staff that support inpatient and community services across three service sites (Eastern Suburbs, St George and Sutherland).

For more information we encourage you to contact Marcie Debaets on Marcie.Debaets@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 22 April 2025 and 25 April 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District


Where you'll be working

SESLHD MHS, Kirk Place, Kogarah. Some travel across SESLHD MHS sites is required.

Additional Information and Benefits

  • An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time positions
  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) 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: 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

  1. Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a health or management related field.
  2. Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in Aboriginal cultures and culturally responsive health service provision with a commitment to improving the health and social outcomes for Aboriginal people in contact within health service.
  3. Demonstrated skills in managing a number of projects concurrently, with varying timeframes and workloads, in a high volume work environment.
  4. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  5. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
  6. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders.
  7. Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels.
  8. Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).


Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

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.

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-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.


Information for applicants:
 

  • 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.
  • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website 

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