Manager, Maternal Child and Family Aboriginal Health (Targeted position)

Requisition Number: REQ662285
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (from 29.06.2026 until 14.03.2027)
Hours per week: 38
Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Location: Negotiable, based within an MLHD site or facility
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 30 May 2026
 
*This position has been designated as a targeted role. Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
 
  

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal mothers, babies, children and families in regional NSW?

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Maternal Child and Family Aboriginal Health Manager to join our Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing team at Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

In this senior leadership role, you will provide effective strategic and operational management for the successful delivery of the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) and the Building Strong Foundations for Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities (BSF) program. You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Midwives, Child and Family Health Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) and Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to deliver culturally appropriate care to pregnant Aboriginal women and families across the MLHD.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing staff and the implementation and reporting requirements of the AMIHS and BSF programs

• Driving achievement of targets in the MLHD Aboriginal Strategic Plan, Closing the Gap KPIs, NSW Aboriginal Health Plan and MLHD Aboriginal Business Plan

• Ensuring service delivery is practical, culturally appropriate, accessible and acceptable to Aboriginal individuals, families and communities

• Managing ongoing consultation, collaboration and communication strategies to support effective program delivery

• Representing AMIHS on relevant MLHD committees and working parties under the First 2000 Days Implementation Plan

• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Aboriginal women receive woman-centred, culturally appropriate antenatal care

• Participating in relevant state-wide forums.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in program management and leading organisational change, with a demonstrated understanding of the needs of Aboriginal mothers, babies, children and families

• Demonstrated experience in program and service delivery including implementation and evaluation, working with Aboriginal organisations and communities

• High-level communication, interpersonal, written and computer skills

• Proven ability to manage effective collaboration and communication with internal and external key stakeholders

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and promoting team wellbeing and safe working environments

   

• Vaccination Category A compliance

• Current NSW Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including driving long distances within the District and overnight stays

• A commitment to MLHD’s CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

Please note: This role has targeted selection criteria. Applicants will be asked to address two one-page responses: (1) How you have used your experience and understanding of current Aboriginal health priorities to change outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities, and (2) your experience in program and service delivery working with Aboriginal organisations and communities.

To find out more about the position, click here to review the Position Description. 

Why Join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

• Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.

• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now!

Need more information? Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Tony Martin, Executive Director Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing, on Tony.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.