At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, focused on culturally responsive care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, well-being programs, and recognition awards.
- Other info: Senior role with a long-term contract and significant impact on health services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in First Nations health and drive cultural transformation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in cultural initiatives and strong community relationship skills.
About the position
This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
About the organisation
Canberra Health Services (CHS) provides acute, sub‑acute, primary and community‑based health services across the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding regions, with a focus on culturally responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
The Executive Branch Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing, is a senior leadership role within CHS.
The role oversees the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Hub, drives strategic priorities that strengthen cultural safety, service delivery, and health outcomes for First Nations consumers, and represents CHS within local and national First Nations health networks.
Responsibilities include leading cultural transformation initiatives, providing high‑level advice to strengthen cultural safety across CHS, building relationships with community and Elders, and influencing system‑wide reform to uplift cultural capability.
- Selection Criteria
- Leads and Values People – Proven ability to lead cultural transformation initiatives that uplift cultural capability across a complex organisation.
- Shapes Strategic Thinking – Evidence of success in providing strategic advice, shaping organisational direction, and driving reform in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Exemplifies citizen, community and service focus – Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders, community‑controlled organisations, government agencies and senior executives.
- Fosters collaboration – Senior people leadership and workforce development capability.
- Achieves results with Integrity – Delivered outcomes in complex or high‑pressure environments while maintaining sound governance, transparency, and respectful stakeholder engagement.
- Remuneration and Contract
The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $238,533 to $245,876, depending on current superannuation arrangements.
This includes a cash component of $209,807.
The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance‑based long‑term contract for a period of up to five years.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options (including novated leasing).
- Inclusive learning and teaching programs.
- Employee Assistance Program onsite and online.
- Well‑being Index app, events and workshops.
- Recognition and awards (Quarterly Values Awards, Annual CEO awards).
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Executive Branch Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing in Canberra employer: Canberra Health Services
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a supportive tertiary hospital environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, staff can thrive both professionally and personally in the vibrant city of Canberra, known for its relaxed lifestyle and high quality of life.
