Manager Community Programs & Engagement
Galambila Aboriginal Corporation - T/A Galambila Aboriginal Health Service
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Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW
Community Development (Community Services & Development)
Full time
About the business
Galambila Aboriginal Corporation (trading as Galambila Aboriginal Health Service) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service located in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
We are a leading provider of high quality, culturally relevant, comprehensive primary health and related care services. The core of Galambila principles and values is in the delivery of high quality comprehensive primary health care that is sustainable and culturally relevant for the clients of Galambila.
Our staff are key to improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for our clients. Galambila empowers staff through ongoing professional development opportunities and supporting the workforce to find areas of specialty and specific areas of interest. Galambila has empowered the Aboriginal Health Workforce to support clients through their health and wellbeing journey in the service.
Galambila serves the Aboriginal communities of Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Bellingen, Woolgoolga and provides outreach services at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre. We also collaborate in service delivery across in the broader region with other communities.
About the role
The Manager – Community Programs & Engagement is part of Galambila’s Leadership Team. They will oversee that a number of community health programs are delivered through culturally appropriate and Aboriginal community engagement activities.
The role will lead a small Community Programs & Engagement team to ensure a strengths-based, and Aboriginal community-informed practice, is embedded in those programs to enhance wellbeing and empower the Aboriginal community accessing Galambila services and supports.
The role will also lead the organisation, including partnering with other business areas, in strategically fostering relationships and partnerships with our community that is culturally informed and community/client centred and driven.
You will be responsible for reporting back to funding bodies on service delivery activities and have the opportunity to identify new funding opportunities to embed within Galambila’s service offerings.
This is a unique opportunity in a successful organisation that will be both rewarding and challenging. For more information on the tasks and functions of the role please download the position description from the Galambila website or email HRGalambila@galambila.org.au for a copy to be sent.
Galambila AHS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and will preference Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in this role as it is a genuine occupational requirement arguable under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW).
Benefits and Perks
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant with an ability to salary sacrifice up to $31,177 per annum. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on prior skills, knowledge, and experience.
Galambila also provides support for staff with access to EAP and ongoing professional development opportunities.
This is a competitive package located in a beautiful part of Australia.
Skills and Experience
Preference will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
To be successful in this role you will have a variety of skills including:
Essential
-Aboriginal community Partnerships and collaboration: Develops models and protocols for working in formal and informal partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to achieve and improve health and related outcomes.
-Program management and development: Manages programs and teams to achieve defined deliverables within timelines and budgets; envisions and designs new programs and targets where required.
-Interpersonal skills: Models self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness in communications, problem-solving, and conflict resolution; Motivates others through personal interactions and mentors’ development of staff.
-Written communication: Writes accurate, succinct reports and documents for Management, Board, funding bodies, and key stakeholders.
-Problem solving: Implements systems to address adverse events and problems and assists teams to take proactive approaches to problem solving.
-Strategic focus: Develops team plans with clear targets and goals linked to strategic plan.
-Funding applications: Prepares grant submissions, project plans, proposals and negotiates for resources with funding bodies.
Desirable:
1.Experience in an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation leading a team delivering programs direct to Aboriginal community members.
2.Knowledge of community services and service delivery gaps in the region.
Licence
1.Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence is mandatory for this role.
Qualifications
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however the following qualifications are highly regarded:
-An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker qualification
-Community Program and Engagement; or
-Allied Health and/or including Health Promotion.
How to apply
To apply for this role you will need to provide:
•Your updated Resume; and
•A cover letter addressing the capabilities of the role.
You can submit your application directly by email to HR@Galambila.org.au or online at
For further information please ring Jen Blackburn on 02) 6652 0800
The application package on the Galambila website contains full details of the role and duties. Please download this at
Applications close 5pm Monday, 4 August 2025