* Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie office / hybrid work arrangement
* Part-time, fixed term – 32hpw for 12 months
We are offering an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our Aboriginal Health Partnerships Directorate. This is an identified role for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people.
Who we are
Healthy North Coast (HNC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the health of our North Coast communities through quality primary health care. We proudly deliver the Primary Health Network (PHN) Program across the stunning north coast region from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti, Birpai and Yaegl lands.
The Healthy North Coast (HNC) Aboriginal Health Partnership brings together six Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, and Healthy North Coast to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the North Coast Primary Health Network region. The Partnership fosters shared decision-making, cultural safety, and collaborative action to deliver services that reflect the needs, priorities, and strengths of local communities.
Why work for us
Our employees tell us that HNC is a truly great place to work. They are proud of making a difference to the health outcomes of our communities while enjoying flexible, hybrid work arrangements, fantastic leave benefits, wellbeing initiatives and attractive employment conditions (including annual salary packaging benefit of $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay).
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, will play a key role in shaping and delivering culturally safe and responsive mental health and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with Aboriginal communities and organisations. This position involves working collaboratively with Werin, Durri, Galambila and Darrimba Maara Aboriginal Medical Services, as well as the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNC LHD), to build capacity and strengthen partnerships.
The Senior Manager will engage with key stakeholders to identify current service gaps, build relationships with local AMSs and the MNC LHD, connect key groups to work collaboratively, drive the establishment of a MNC Regional SEWB committee and coordinate and implement actions to improve SEWB outcomes. Throughout all activities, the voices and strengths of local communities will remain central, ensuring that initiatives are grounded in the lived experiences and priorities of Aboriginal people.
To learn more
Please feel welcome to contact HNC People Team or to arrange to yarn with one of our Aboriginal health team members. To access the position description, visit the careers page of our website via To apply, please send your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.
To request assistance with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application, please also reach out via
Applications close 9am Monday 12th January 2026