Director Aboriginal Health – Corrective Services
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Salary: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (PSCAA 2024)
Position number: 017521
Work type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Welshpool
Closing date: 2026-01-15 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments:
* Applicant Information Pack.pdf
* Job Description Form - Director Aboriginal Health.pdf
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About The Role
The Justice Health and Wellbeing Service delivers a range of holistic, evidence-based and culturally responsive health care and wellbeing services for patients and clients across the Western Australian custodial estate. Delivering high‑quality care in one of the most complex and restrictive environments, the Service encompasses primary health care; mental health care; alcohol and other drug services; psychological, prevention and wellbeing services; pharmacy services; allied health care and tertiary care referral services. With entry to prison marking the first opportunity for many of our patients and clients to receive health and wellbeing assistance, our Service acts as a crucial intervention point for a population with complex physical, mental and spiritual needs.
Director Aboriginal Health provides strategic cultural leadership in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people within the custodial setting. The role ensures culturally safe and responsive care is embedded throughout Justice Health and Wellbeing Service operations and programming, consistent with the Justice Health and Wellbeing Model of Care, Corrective Services Strategic Plan 2025–2030, and Closing the Gap targets. The role is responsible for leading engagement with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders, shaping policy and clinical integration, and overseeing Aboriginal‑specific programs. It supports system reform and equity‑focused approaches across all levels of health care in custody.
The position leads a small team and works collaboratively across clinical and non‑clinical units to ensure Aboriginal perspectives and cultural security are prioritised. It represents the Department at key forums and provides high‑level advice to the Executive Director and other senior leaders.
Eligibility
* Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
* 50D positions – The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as and be recognised as such by the community.
* WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Special Conditions
* The position holder must possess a current valid motor vehicle driving licence.
* The position holder may be required to travel intrastate and/or interstate for operational purposes.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
* Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
* Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application Process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We Require You To Submit
* A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* A Cover Letter of no more than three (3) pages that demonstrates your suitability for the position, addressing the Essential Selection Criteria listed below.
* Role Specific Requirements
* Lead Collectively
* Dynamically sense the environment
* Names and contact details of two (2) referees, it is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager where possible.
All remaining Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Contact
For further job‑related information, please contact Carmelo Arto, Executive Director on (08) 9334 6069 for a confidential discussion.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
Deputy Director General Public and Aboriginal Health | Chief Health Officer
East Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Other Locations
Wattleup, Western Australia, Australia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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