Director, First Nations Engagement & Care Programs

Hr Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Melbourne is seeking a Director – First Nations Engagement & Care Programs to lead transformative, community-centered programs. This senior executive role partners with the CEO to champion self-determination and cultural safety across services.

The position is focused on elevating community voices and embedding First Nations perspectives into governance and operations. You will apply deep cultural wisdom and strategic foresight to drive health equity across health services,

Job description

director of first nations engagement & care programs

Director - First Nations Engagement & Care Programs - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Role.

• Sector: Public Healthcare / Human Services & Community Wellbeing
• Permanent ongoing opportunity
• Executive role with high purpose & impact

About the Role:

Randstad is proud to partner with Mercy Health to recruit a Director – First Nations Engagement & Care Programs in and around Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung Country.

This role is not just about managing programs, it is about leading cultural change, elevating community voices and shaping a healthcare system where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples thrive.

This pivotal, senior executive leadership opportunity, reporting to the CEO, is designed to champion self-determination, cultural safety and health equity across health services. You will bring deep cultural wisdom, strategic foresight and operational leadership to embed First Nations perspectives into the heart of governance and operational systems and models.

This position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply.

We welcome applications from senior First Nations leaders across all sectors. You do not need a background in healthcare. What matters most is your executive capability, deep cultural wisdom, strategic foresight, focus and passion for leading transformative, community centered programs.