Description
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B (PN 69691)
Salary: $146,705 - $164,506 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Service
Section: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing Unit
Closing Date:5th September 2025
What can we offer you:
Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Flexible working conditions.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to discounted gym membership.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
About the Role:
This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 13(1) of the Public Sector Management Standards 1996 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural identity is considered essential and therefore confirmation of cultural identity may be requested.
The Deputy Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing is based within the Division of Allied Health. This position reports to the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing, and is responsible for leading strategy to enhance the experience of cultural safety across Canberra Health Service (CHS) by embedding cultural integrity and uplifting cultural capability across the directorate.
The position will be responsible for leading and implementing initiatives to achieve systemic changes that improves cultural integrity of CHS policies, processes and services delivery models. The position will also support the Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing in the day-to-day leadership, planning and service delivery of the CHS Aboriginal Liaison services across the CHS network including hospital, community based, mental health, justice health and alcohol and other drugs services and in palliative care.
The position is also an important connector with our networks, including professional associations, NGOs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consumer Reference Group, ACCHOs and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organisations. Through these connections CHS continues to build cultural knowledge and capability that aligns with community expectations.
Cultural capability and safety
The ACT Public Service (ACTPS) is committed to putting the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the centre of care decisions and being guided by their unique and valuable lived experiences. This position has a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and requires a demonstrated understanding of historical and contemporary cultural contexts, specifically regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
You will demonstrate cultural capability when engaging with community, Elders and Traditional Custodians and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We acknowledge that this role may result in an increased cultural load, and we are committed to ensuring a culturally and psychologically safe environment. The ACTPS has a range of culturally safe supports in place including mob led staff networks, designated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support through our Employee Assistance Program and access to cultural debriefing as required.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
It should be noted that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) has been established for the assessment of applications to this role, in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Felicity Martin at or at
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Job: General/Administrative
Salary Range: 146, ,506.00
Contact Name: Felicity Martin
Contact Email:
Closing Date: 05/Sep/2025, 8:59:00 AM