Manager Aboriginal Workforce

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 each year

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Manager Aboriginal Workforce to lead Aboriginal workforce initiatives and work across the district to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff. The role focuses on increasing Aboriginal representation and capability within SESLHD.

The role supports SESLHD's strategic direction, providing leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating workforce initiatives, and shaping planning for Aboriginal health services across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in Aboriginal workforce initiatives and programs.
• Ability to collaborate with service providers across the district to attract Aboriginal staff.
• Commitment to increasing Aboriginal workforce within NSW Health.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Aboriginal workforce initiatives across SESLHD.
• Attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal people within SESLHD through collaborative partnerships.
• Contribute to service planning by evaluating strategies and programs to grow Aboriginal workforce.

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ687213 Requisition #

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:REQ687213
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 13 September 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 Workforce will be responsible for working collaboratively with service providers across the district with the aim to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal people into SESLHD.
The Manager Aboriginal Workforce will support SESLHD strategic direction by providing leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of Aboriginal workforce initiatives with a focus on increasing SESLHD’s Aboriginal workforce.
The Manager Aboriginal Workforce will contribute to Aboriginal Health service planning through the development and continuous review of strategies, programs, and projects to effect change in increasing and supporting the Aboriginal workforce.

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:

Please describe your experience in developing and implementing Aboriginal workforce initiatives.

Include details of any organisation-wide strategies, policies, programs, or projects you have led or significantly contributed to that improved Aboriginal employment, retention, career development, or cultural safety. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what measurable outcomes were achieved?

• Tell us about a time when you worked collaboratively with Aboriginal communities, Elders, or other key stakeholders to develop or deliver a culturally informed program or training initiative. How did you ensure community guidance and local perspectives were embedded in the process, and what was the result?

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:

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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.