Aboriginal Manager

Job no: 923368
Work type:
Full time

Location:

Murray and Mallee
Categories:
Administration, Business and Management, Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Aboriginal Health

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region
• ASO7 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing
• Salary: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a
• Eligibility:
  Open to Everyone

Make a lasting impact by driving priority Aboriginal Health initiatives that support Closing the Gap outcomes and strengthen culturally safe, community-centred care across the Riverland Mallee Coorong region. This is your opportunity to lead system‑level change, build strong partnerships, and shape how health services support the wellbeing of Aboriginal people now and into the future.

As the Aboriginal Health Manager, you will take a lead role in progressing key Aboriginal Health system projects that align with the Closing the Gap Agreement and SA Health’s strategic priorities. You will oversee the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of initiatives designed to improve the cultural appropriateness, effectiveness, and accessibility of services delivered by SA Health within RMCLHN.

Working collaboratively with leaders across RMCLHN and the Department for Health and Wellbeing, as well as Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, community leaders and consumers, you will champion culturally informed approaches to care. Your work will support meaningful engagement, service improvements, and better health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the region.

You will represent RMCLHN in cross‑agency partnerships, provide expert advice, guide system reform efforts, and ensure that project outcomes are delivered to a high standard. Through strong leadership and relationship‑building, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening culturally safe practices and shaping future health service delivery.

• Demonstrated experience in program and project management roles and knowledge of recognised and accepted project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in aspects of project management such as governance, planning and controls, supports and assurance, risk management, issue resolution, benefits, budgets, reporting, performance management, methods, and tools.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships and communication processes with health care leaders, clients and stakeholders, contractor, and project teams.
• Experience in a range of planning and project work involving both teamwork and individual effort and creative and innovative approaches in a health‑related area.
• Experience in working with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities to resolve complex issues.
• Experience in managing a multi‑disciplinary team.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally, giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Riverland Mallee Coorong 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…