Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 allocated days off

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes in Caringbah to lead collaboration with services across the district, aiming to reduce health inequities for Aboriginal communities. The role informs strategic directions and drives health system redesign to improve Indigenous health outcomes.

The position is Aboriginal Identified, requiring cultural capability and lived experience, with responsibilities spanning planning, engagement and program

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with service providers across the district to reduce health inequities for Aboriginal communities.
• Provide leadership in health service planning, development, redesign and practice through engagement, scoping and redesign.
• Direct strategies, programs, policies and projects to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

Skills

Cultural capability

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

SOUTH EASTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT 1.73K subscribers

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration:$137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ695561
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Application Close:Sunday 18th October 2026

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an Aboriginal Identified Role - We need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

The Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes will be responsible for working collaboratively with service providers across the district with the aim to reduce health inequities and address the health needs for the Aboriginal communities of SESLHD. The Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes will support SESLHD strategic directions by providing leadership in Health Service planning, development, redesign and practice through their expertise and management of engagement, consultation, scoping and redesign, with a focus on meeting the health needs of the Aboriginal community. The Manager Aboriginal Health Outcomes will lead the continuous review, update and development of strategies, programs, policies and projects to effect service improvements in response to demand and service needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Describe a program, project or initiative you have developed, implemented, or evaluated to improve Aboriginal Health outcomes. What was your role, what informed your approach, and what outcomes were achieved?
• What do you consider the key challenges that impact Aboriginal Health Service delivery, and how would you use this knowledge to influence services, stakeholders and systems to improve access, experiences and health outcomes for Aboriginal communities?

For role related queries or questions contact Skye Louise Parsons on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.