Aboriginal Health Manager (First Nations Identified)

Introduction:
At YourCH, we provide a wide range of services, including medical, dental, allied health, social support, Aboriginal Health, and Trans and Gender Diverse healthcare. Our purpose-driven approach focuses on community development and addressing health inequalities.

Description:
About the Aboriginal Health Manager role

The Aboriginal Health Manager will lead the Aboriginal Health Team while overseeing culturally appropriate health programs, building partnerships with ACCOs and government bodies, and developing new initiatives. They will ensure program quality, maintain accreditation, and drive continuous improvement. Reporting to the Executive Director, Community Partnerships, this is an ongoing, full-time role.

Your Passion and Commitment will see you:
Lead and manage the Aboriginal Health team to ensure high-quality, culturally safe service delivery.
Strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), peak bodies, and government departments to co-design and deliver programs.
Collaborate with executive leadership to embed First Nations perspectives across policies, programs, and advocacy efforts.
Drive service development initiatives to improve accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and overall program quality.
Lead program accreditation, quality improvement processes, and compliance with funding and reporting requirements.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Qualification in Aboriginal Health, Community Development, Social Work, Health Promotion, or related field.
• Ability to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities using a co-design approach.
• Experience leading and managing Aboriginal services and programs.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, societies, and kinship networks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the YourCH Careers Hub).

YourCH Culture & Benefits

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

• True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
• Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
• Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Pride Network (and more starting soon).
• Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
• Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

Submit your application today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

If you still have any queries about the role please contact Liz Chondros (she/her) on elizabeth.chondros@yourch.org.au.

Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.