Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Local Health District – Predominantly at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ642698
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia
About The Role
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The role of the Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator (APCC) is to support Aboriginal patients approaching the end of life, working with clinicians, community-based service providers and provide culturally appropriate care. The position will work along side existing Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators and Aboriginal Liaison Officers.
SLHD is committed to supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal Staff and the APCC will receive regular cultural supervision, regular clinical supervision, and debriefing after deaths and significant events.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Has an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in relation to grief and loss and Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing.
Capacity to lead the development of culturally safe environments for Aboriginal patients and their families within a multidisciplinary team.
Holds a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits
Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
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For enquiries, please contact Edward Lie via email at
Applications Close: 16 March 2026
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