• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy and Governance – Aboriginal Health Unit
• Multiclass / Multiple positions – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

• $85,790 to $95,413 – ASO5
• $98,478 to $104,165 – ASO6

Overview:

Join the Aboriginal Health Unit: Make a Difference with Us! 

The newly appointed Chief Aboriginal Health Officer, Kurt Towers is significantly growing the Aboriginal Health Unit to 25 positions. Kurt is seeking passionate people wanting to drive impactful change to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples across South Australia. 

We have several ongoing positions at the ASO5 and ASO6 levels across the following four team workstreams: 

Engagement and Community Communications team 

• Lead community-driven efforts to improve cultural safety and responsiveness in mainstream health services, ensuring they support Aboriginal cultures and improve health outcomes. 

• Facilitate strong community engagement and communications to align policies and strategies with the needs and priorities of Aboriginal communities. 

• Foster collaboration and shared decision-making with Aboriginal communities, ensuring they are central to shaping health services and outcomes that directly affect them. 

Shared Decision-Making and Partnership team 

• Facilitate partnerships and governance approaches between Aboriginal representatives and health system stakeholders to deliver on Closing the Gap commitments. 
• Strengthen the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation Sector and transform decision-making processes within SA Health to improve outcomes for Aboriginal peoples. 

• Lead the development and management of the SA Closing the Gap Health and Wellbeing Partnership Committee and support other partnership governance mechanisms. 

Investment, Evidence, and Performance team 

• Design and implement systems for transparent monitoring, data collection, sharing, and reporting on Aboriginal health outcomes. 

• Provide leadership in data evaluation, analysis, and research to guide health priorities, policy, and decision-making. 

• Provides systemwide leadership and advice on investment into Aboriginal health outcomes (both targeted and mainstream) and support performance and outcome measures to improve commissioning, contract and procurement outcomes. 

• Leads projects with the Local Health Networks to improve Aboriginal Health  

Policy and Reform team 

• Developing policies and processes to build SA Health’s capability to transform in line with the four Closing the Gap Priority Reforms and improve monitoring and reporting of progress.  

• Provide strategic advice on proposals, policy, programs, services and research that draws on information from across SA Health.  

• Work across SA Health to coordinate systemwide responses to state and national Closing the Gap requests, including monitoring and reporting on Closing the Gap progress. 

Who can apply? 

We are particularly seeking Aboriginal peoples recognising the need for specific cultural understanding and expertise, but we're also looking for passionate non-Aboriginal allies to join us and make a real difference! 

How to apply? 

Candidates are asked to write a two-page cover letter identifying what ASO level they are applying for and their first and second preference of the workstream they would like to join.   

Candidates are also asked to address the 5 questions below in their cover letter. 

1. Supports Strategic Direction 

• How have you demonstrated your ability to align your work with the broader strategic goals of your team or organization, and what strategies did you employ to harness relevant information and opportunities? 

2. Achieves Results 

• Can you provide an example of a project where you efficiently utilized available resources, adapted to changes, and took responsibility for ensuring successful outcomes? 

3. Supports Productive Working Relationships 

• How have you fostered and maintained productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and how did you ensure the diverse needs of individuals were understood and met? 

4. Displays Personal Drive and Integrity 

• Describe a situation where you demonstrated personal integrity and took courageous action to address a challenge or risk. How did this align with public service values and your personal development? 

5. Communicates with Influence 

• Can you share an example of a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a diverse audience? How did you adapt your communication style and successfully negotiate to achieve the desired outcome? 

How will candidates be assessed? 

Candidates ranked suitable from their two-page expression of interest will be invited to an interview. Following the interview process, successful candidates will be provided with offer/s of employment including specific position descriptions for all relevant roles that apply for them to review and accept a position.  

Please note that you are not obligated to accept any offers, and Aboriginal Health is not required to offer any specific opportunities. 

Apply now and help us create a healthier future for all Aboriginal peoples! 

If you have any questions about the Aboriginal Health Unit or the jobs available, please contact Health.AboriginalHealthEnquiries@sa.gov.au 

To apply for these opportunities please click the apply button  

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  880402

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Vui Balogh

Business Administration officer

Phone:  742 57090

E-mail:  vui.balogh@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 16 October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• 880402 - Aboriginal Health Unit ASO5 Role - Strategy and Governance – Role Description.pdf
• 880402 - Aboriginal Health Unit ASO6 Role - Strategy and Governance – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines