Overview
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until Nov 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 + Super
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ658465
Locations: Negotiable across HNELHD
Applications Close: Monday the 11th of May
These details describe a role identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
About The Role
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced and passionate Aboriginal leader to take up the role of Network Manager, Aboriginal Health. This is a key leadership position that will guide and strengthen the Aboriginal Health Clinical Network, ensuring Aboriginal voices, values, and cultural governance are embedded across our health services. The role works closely with Aboriginal clinicians, community representatives, and our partners in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to co-design care that is culturally safe, community-led, and grounded in connection to Country. You'll help drive implementation of the NSW Aboriginal Health Plan 2024–2034 and Closing the Gap reforms, ensuring these commitments translate into real outcomes and improved experiences for Aboriginal people across our District.
About You
You are a proud Aboriginal leader with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for our people. You bring cultural knowledge, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to your work. You're confident building relationships with community, clinicians, and leadership teams and you know how to bring Aboriginal voices into the room where decisions are made. You have experience leading or supporting Aboriginal health programs or services and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.
You're Someone Who Can
* Lead with cultural authority and compassion.
* Navigate complex systems while staying grounded in community values.
* Inspire others to embed cultural safety and accountability in their daily practice. Turn strategy into meaningful action that delivers outcomes for mob.
This role offers the chance to lead with purpose, strengthen Aboriginal cultural governance across HNELHD, and ensure our services reflect the voices, priorities, and strengths of Aboriginal communities.
Key Focus Areas
* Provide cultural and strategic leadership to the Aboriginal Health Clinical Network.
* Strengthen partnerships with ACCHOs, Elders, communities, and Aboriginal clinicians.
* Embed Aboriginal Cultural Governance in clinical and operational decision-making.
* Support co-design and evaluation of culturally responsive models of care.
* Represent HNELHD in statewide Aboriginal health networks and forums.
What We Offer
* Work within a supportive, collaborative team.
* Guidance and mentorship from the District Procurement Manager.
* Ongoing professional development and training in NSW Health Procurement frameworks.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how healthcare services are delivered and supported.
* Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
* Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options.
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families.
Need more information? Position Description is available on request. For role-related queries contact Sheryn Barrack at sheryn.barrack@health.nsw.gov.au. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, please visit the NSW Health guidance. Stepping Up is a resource to help indigenous job applicants apply for NSW Health positions.
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with policy PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.
Salary packaging may benefit many employees and can include various options. For more information, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS. at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply and will provide accommodations in the recruitment process upon request. For support during the process, contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au.
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent or temporary vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or NZ citizen with a current NZ passport. Temporary visa holders may be offered only if no suitable local candidate is identified and only for the visa term.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits including allocated days off, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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