• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable Within Region
• ASO7 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing
• Salary: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a

Join Our Team as an Aboriginal Health Manager – Make a Meaningful Impact on Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities? We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Health Manager to drive priority Aboriginal Health system projects under the Closing the Gap Agreement and align with SA Health’s strategic priorities. This is your opportunity to lead initiatives that make a real difference in the health services provided to Aboriginal people within the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN).

About the Role:

The Aboriginal Health Manager is responsible for progressing key Aboriginal Health system projects aimed at achieving the outcomes and targets under the Closing the Gap Agreement. This position plays a pivotal role in leading the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of projects that enhance the cultural appropriateness of health services delivered by SA Health.

You will work closely with leaders from RMCLHN, the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW), and non-government entities, including Aboriginal Health Community Controlled organisations, local community leaders, and patients. The role will focus on improving the health outcomes for Aboriginal people by ensuring that services are culturally safe, accessible, and effective in meeting the needs of the community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. If you are a dedicated professional with experience in Aboriginal health and project management, we would love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience in program and project management roles and knowledge of recognised and accepted project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in aspects of project management such as governance, planning and controls, supports and assurance, risk management, issue resolution, benefits, budgets, reporting, performance management, methods, and tools.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships and communication processes with health care leaders, clients and stakeholders, contractor, and project teams.
• Experience in a range of planning and project work involving both teamwork and individual effort and creative and innovative approaches in a health-related area.
• Experience in working with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities to resolve complex issues.
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 897008

Enquiries

Natasha Pantic
EA to Director Aboriginal Health
Phone: 0459 942 522
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Saturday 5th April 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

897008 ASO7 Role Description.pdf

About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines