At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead systems transformation and enhance data capability for aged care programs.
- Company: NACCHO, the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, supportive team, professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Health Data Management and experience in digital platform development.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak bodyrepresenting148 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
ACCHOs deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationally.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful systems transformation and strengthen data capability across a nationally significant aged care program.
The Program Systems Lead provides national oversight of the data and digital systems that support the delivery, reporting and performance monitoring of the Elder Care Support (ECS) program.
Working closely with NACCHO's data and digital health expertise, Affiliates and ECS sites, the role strengthens data and systems capability across the program while ensuring systems are reliable, fit for purpose and support consistent service delivery across jurisdictions.
The position plays a key role in ensuring culturally safe data practices and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data sovereignty and governance principles to support improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and communities.
Responsibilities of this role but not limited to
- Lead the development, implementation of data systems, processes and tools supporting ECS delivery nationally.
- Develop and maintain the Aged Care Data Management Strategy, including related policies, protocols and practices.
- Provide national oversight of systems supporting ECS delivery, reporting and performance monitoring, including system troubleshooting, improvement and integration activities and consistency across jurisdictions.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring
- Tertiary qualifications in a Health Data Management, information Management or relevant field
- Experience in digital platform development, systems management, vendor engagement and national program operations.
- Understanding of data management in Aboriginal health settings, including use of clinical systems such as Communicare, MMEx, Medical Director and Best Practice, and extraction tools such as Pen CAT, GRAHNITE, Primary Sense and POLAR.
- Experience developing data strategies, policies, methodologies, standardsand guidelines.
- Working knowledge of Indigenous Data Governance and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data sovereignty principles.
- A valid WWVP clearance and National Police check or ability to obtain.
Why Join Us?
At NACCHO, you'll contribute to meaningful, community‐focused work that supports improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
You'll join a supportive and inclusive team, with opportunities for professional growth and a role where your work genuinely makes a difference.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Program Systems Lead, Aged Care employer: NACCHO
NACCHO is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through meaningful work. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive and inclusive work culture, and the chance to make a tangible impact in mental health and suicide prevention, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles. Located at the heart of community health initiatives, NACCHO fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about social change.
