Director: First Nations Engagement & Care Programs

uWorkin; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Director for First Nations Engagement & Care Programs, a senior executive role focused on embedding self-determination and cultural safety across health services.

Located in Melbourne, VIC with hybrid work between Heidelberg, Werribee and Richmond, the role reports to the CEO and shapes governance, strategy and program delivery to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal peoples, communities and cultures.
• Demonstrated track record driving structural, cultural and operational change within complex environments.
• Broad understanding of public sector, health or community service operations.
• Proven capability managing operational budgets, resources and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior cultural authority and strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board.
• Lead operational, strategic and financial performance of First Nations Programs in partnership with site Executives Directors.
• Co-chair the Aboriginal Reference Committee to ensure community voices direct decision making.
• Oversee culturally responsive operating plans ensuring evidence based framework improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cultural leadership

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public administration or organisational management

Executive leadership qualification (desirable)

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Director for First Nations Engagement & Care Programs, a senior executive role focused on embedding self-determination and cultural safety across health services.

Located in Melbourne, VIC with hybrid work between Heidelberg, Werribee and Richmond, the role reports to the CEO and shapes governance, strategy and program delivery to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.