Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator (Health Manager Level 1)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ613696
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.
The Aboriginal Employment and Engagement Advisor will work closely with the Aboriginal Workforce Manager supporting the development and implementation of workforce strategies for Aboriginal recruitment, retention, career and professional development for current and future Aboriginal staff including:
- Aboriginal Traineeships
- Aboriginal School Based Traineeships
- Targeted recruitment
- Identified Recruitment
This role will provide education information, advice and support to managers and staff to develop awareness, capability and confidence in the recruitment and inclusion of people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
Our vision is to grow and develop a highly skilled Aboriginal workforce which is a tangible and powerful way of impacting the health and well-being of Aboriginal communities and of ensuring culturally centred care is provided. Our ongoing commitment is to work towards being an employer of choice for Aboriginal people.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidates
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience in a large and diverse service industry organisation, or a combination of study and work experience in a relevant/related discipline.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of Aboriginal Workforce challenges within the workplace. Previous experience in recruitment and selection activities within Health or relevant field would be highly regarded.
- Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to uphold ethical workplace practices including confidentiality, recognising when to escalate matters and declaring potential conflicts of interest, whilst maintaining appropriate records.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies, policies, education programs or projects aimed at enhancing employment outcomes.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Dean Ahearne on 0499 870 495.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 24 October 2025
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