Aboriginal Population Health Programs Coordinator
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ641515 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ641515
Location: Darlinghurst Community Health Centre
Applications Close: Sunday 1 March, 2026
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 high-level speciality support for the management of Aboriginal population health programs and projects to support the efficient and effective operation of the Equity and Prevention Service and Public Health Unit to achieve business and service objectives, including health outcome action plans for diabetes prevalence in adults, and immunisation in adolescents and adults.
The Aboriginal Population Health Programs Coordinator will lead projects to address needs of the Aboriginal population as relevant to Population and Community Health (PaCH) services.
The role will support collaboration and coordination of Aboriginal population health initiatives across PaCH services. The role will work closely and collaboratively with the SESLHD Aboriginal Health Directorate.
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.
- Being of Aboriginal and/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 Aboriginal Health, health promotion, public health; or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal Health; as well as planning, implementing and evaluating population health programs and initiatives with Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to the development of innovative solutions to the delivery of population health initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the development of policy and processes in accordance with approved guidelines.
- 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
For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Brady on Cheryl.Brady@health.nsw.gov.au
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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.
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
