Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer

NSW Health; Penrith; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education & Training

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer to advance culturally safe, responsive and effective health services. You will partner with communities and health services to drive system-wide change and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies, policies and standards, with collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to embed Aboriginal health in

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience at senior level in Aboriginal health.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills with experience liaising to promote change.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting milestones and deadlines.
• Commitment to Indigenous health and understanding of issues impacting Indigenous peoples.
• Experience in participating in research and/or service evaluation with data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures, standards and research initiatives.
• Partner with communities, health services and stakeholders to improve health outcomes.
• Drive culturally safe, accessible and effective services and facilities across NBMLHD.
• Prepare complex reports, briefs and submissions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Indigenous health commitment

Data collection

Report writing

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 31/12/2027)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Location: Lemongrove Campus

Remuneration: $59.92 - $70.70 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ699459

Applications Close: 03/11/2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a passionate and motivated Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer to support the advancement of culturally safe, responsive, and effective healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the District. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful system wide change by partnering with communities, health services, and key stakeholders to improve health outcomes and ensure Aboriginal health is embedded into all aspects of service delivery.

The Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer plays a key role in supporting strategic initiatives that improve the cultural safety, accessibility, and effectiveness of services and facilities across NBMLHD. Working closely with the Aboriginal Strategic Development Manager and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to projects and initiatives that drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The position will support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures, standards, and research initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal health outcomes and ensure consumer recommendations are reflected in service planning and delivery. If you're passionate about patient-centred care, professional growth, and making a real impact, this is where you belong.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position, therefore, applicants must be of Aboriginal descent and identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander in their local community. MLHD considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
• Hold Tertiary Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience and at a Senior Level in Aboriginal health
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and project management including experience liaising and influencing internal and externals stakeholders to promote, communicate and implement change to improve outcomes for patients including the management of multiple and concurrent projects with conflicting milestones and deadlines
• Commitment to Indigenous Health and understanding of the issues that impact on service delivery for Indigenous peoples
• Demonstrated experience in participating in research and/or service evaluation, including data collection to inform current and future health service provision.
• High level verbal and written communications including the preparation of complex reports, briefs and submissions.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to show initiative and prioritise competing tasks according to a service plan and deadlines

Hold a Current Drivers Licence with capacity and willingness to travel around the Local Health District.

Additional information:

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information,
• For assistance with applying. To find out more about the NSW Health application process.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.