Manager - Aboriginal Health Unit (Wilim Berrbang)

Footscray Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health is seeking an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader for the Aboriginal Health Unit - Wilim Berrbang. This role will suit someone with extensive understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural safety and consumer experiences in healthcare and custodial settings.

The role has the opportunity to shape culturally safe care for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities utilising Western Health services.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander with strong community knowledge.
• Experience leading frontline health or community services.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal health, cultural safety and consumer experiences in healthcare and custodial settings.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach and support staff in complex, demanding roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Aboriginal Health Unit team across all Western Health sites.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and escalation support for complex consumer, family and service matters.
• Create, maintain and improve processes and systems that enable best practice service delivery for the Aboriginal Health Unit.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Cultural safety

Healthcare experience

Job description

Job Description

• Location: All Western Health Sites
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 5 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Western Health is seeking an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader for our Aboriginal Health Unit - Wilim Berrbang. This role will suit someone with extensive understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural safety and consumer experiences in healthcare and custodial settings. The role has the opportunity to shape culturally safe care for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities utilising Western Health services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Aboriginal Health Unit team across all Western Health sites.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, guidance and escalation support for complex consumer, family and service matters.
• Create, maintain and improve processes and systems that enable best practice service delivery for the Aboriginal Health Unit.

About you

• Identify and have evidence of being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, with strong community knowledge and connections.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting a frontline health or community-based services.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural safety and consumer experiences in healthcare and custodial settings.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach and support staff working in complex and psychologically demanding roles.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 6 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Alex Potter, Director, Best Experience via [e-mail]

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.