District Director - Aboriginal Health - Site negotiable within Southern NSWLHD

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Site negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6 Remuneration: $197473 - $215676 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ681540 Applications Close: 14 August 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing What you'll be doing The District Director Aboriginal Health and Strategy provides strategic leadership, expert advice and organisational direction to support Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities across the District. Working in partnership with the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team, managers, staff, communities and key stakeholders, the role leads the development and implementation of culturally safe, evidence informed and strategically aligned approaches to Aboriginal health, workforce and service delivery priorities across SNSWLHD. The role drives organisational strategy, system improvement and partnerships that strengthen cultural safety, influence service reform, support statewide and national priorities and enable equitable, responsive and community informed healthcare delivery. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government Selection Criteria * This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. * Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive senior leadership experience within a complex health, government or public sector environment, with demonstrated capability to influence executive decision making, organisational strategy and system wide reform outcomes. * Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership, high level advice and governance across Aboriginal Health portfolios, including leading organisational change, culturally safe service delivery and reform initiatives within complex environments. * Advanced knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health priorities, policies and reform agendas at National, State and Local level, including the social, cultural and systemic factors impacting Aboriginal people, families and communities. * Proven ability to build, sustain and influence effective partnerships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government agencies, executive stakeholders and cross-sector partners to achieve shared strategic outcomes. * Demonstrated success leading the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, policies, frameworks and initiatives that improve Aboriginal health outcomes, workforce capability and organisational cultural safety. * Highly developed leadership, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, including demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, foster accountability, build organisational capability and drive a high performing workplace culture. * Demonstrated experience managing financial, human and organisational resources within a large and complex environment, including governance, risk, performance and accountability responsibilities and the ability to provide sound strategic advice and evidence informed decision making in politically, culturally and operationally sensitive environments. * Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team. Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Dani.Mcparland@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact the Office of the CE on 02 6150 7329 or email SNSWLHD-OfficeoftheCE@health.nsw.gov.au