Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer in Penrith

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a passionate and motivated Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer to support the advancement of culturally safe, responsive, and effective healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the District. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful system wide change by partnering with communities, health services, and key stakeholders to improve health outcomes and ensure Aboriginal health is embedded into all aspects of service delivery.

The Aboriginal Strategic Development Officer plays a key role in supporting strategic initiatives that improve the cultural safety, accessibility, and effectiveness of services and facilities across NBMLHD. Working closely with the Aboriginal Strategic Development Manager and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to projects and initiatives that drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The position will support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures, standards, and research initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal health outcomes and ensure consumer recommendations are reflected in service planning and delivery.

If you're passionate about patient-centred care, professional growth, and making a real impact, this is where you belong.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees:

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role:

• This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position, therefore, applicants must be of Aboriginal descent and identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in their local community.
• Hold Tertiary Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience at a Senior Level in Aboriginal health.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and project management including experience liaising and influencing internal and external stakeholders to promote, communicate and implement change to improve outcomes for patients.
• Commitment to Indigenous Health and understanding of the issues that impact on service delivery for Indigenous peoples.
• Demonstrated experience in participating in research and/or service evaluation, including data collection to inform current and future health service provision.
• High level verbal and written communications including the preparation of complex reports, briefs and submissions.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to show initiative and prioritise competing tasks according to a service plan and deadlines.
• Hold a Current Drivers Licence with capacity and willingness to travel around the Local Health District.

For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Scobie on Rachel.Scobie@health.nsw.gov.au

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.