Director Aboriginal Health Strategy

Job Description

Job no: 891985Work type: Full timeLocation: To be negotiated, Rural Support Service, VariousCategories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Corporate Services, Executive, Aboriginal Health Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN) Location negotiable, including working from home Salary: $121,107 to $125,679 pa - ASO8 Permanent Full time position Are you ready to make a lasting impact on Aboriginal health in South Australia? Join SA Health, one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, and be part of a team dedicated to improving the well-being of Aboriginal communities across the state. Overview The Director Aboriginal Strategy is responsible for providing strategic leadership and strategic advice on Aboriginal health matters in the Rural Support Service (RSS), and to establish systems and processes that support the development, deployment, and evaluation of the regional Local Health Networks (LHNs) strategic Aboriginal health agenda. An initial action will be to establish a dedicated Aboriginal Health Strategy Work Stream within the existing RSS structure. As the Director of the Aboriginal Health Strategy Work Stream, this role will be part of the RSS Leadership Group and will therefore be integral to broader RSS strategic decision making. The position is responsible for leading the establishment of systems and processes that will provide regional clinical and wellbeing programs with the opportunity, advice, support, and direction they need to deliver effective and culturally acceptable services for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This includes advice on service development, planning, performance, governance structures and accountability. The Director Aboriginal Strategy will play a significant role in raising matters of accountability and developing systematic approaches in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health throughout the RSS. The incumbent is required to provide expert analysis of diverse data sources and undertake research to develop policies, plans, structures, and projects that impact on service delivery within rural and remote South Australia. The position will be required to provide leadership advice on Aboriginal issues, on strategic Aboriginal policy development and responses; and service improvement initiatives that ensure Aboriginal outcomes across the RSS ranges of services. Responsibility for ensuring that established systems include appropriate models of community consultation and enhance existing internal/external relationships to further improve health outcomes for the community are key to the successful undertaking of the position. Working for SA Health offers a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal South Australians. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing ongoing professional development opportunities, and supporting work-life balance. Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested. For more information about this exciting opportunity and to learn about the benefits of working for SA Health, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (Minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here Find out more about working and living in regional Australia at For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref : 891985 Enquiries Name: Rachel Edson Title: Executive Assistant Phone: 0481 473 905 E-mail: Application Closing Date 7 February 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM Attachments 891985 - BHFLHN RSS RD ASO8 Director Aboriginal Health Strategy amended.pdf About RSS factsheet .pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 27 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 07 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr