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Director Aboriginal Health Strategy and Transformation SA Health Job reference: 883950
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Department for Health and Wellbeing - Strategy and GovernanceClassification: SAES Level 1 - Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary up to three years)The Director Aboriginal Health Policy and Transformation is responsible for leading the policy advice and systematic transformation efforts required to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal South Australians.
The role supports the Chief Aboriginal Health Officer in driving the strategic vision for SA Health and influences improvements to initiatives for the implementation of enhanced programs in accordance with SA government requirements, state and national policy directions in line with commitments to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the SA Aboriginal Health Care Framework.
The role supports the Chief Aboriginal Health Officer in effective Aboriginal leadership across SA Health and will work collaboratively with Local Health Networks and Attached Agencies to shape and strengthen system-wide Aboriginal health proposals and related programs that improve health outcomes.
The role oversees the development and delivery of Aboriginal health policy, plans, and strategies across SA Health and drives system intelligence that will ensure effective and improved commissioning, performance, evaluation, and evidence-based outcomes.
The role represents SA Health and makes effective contributions at state and national levels on Aboriginal health policy matters to ensure the delivery of improved and culturally safe and responsive policies and services to the South Australian Aboriginal peoples.
The Director Aboriginal Health Policy and Transformation leads the Aboriginal Health Unit's Policy and Reforms Team and Investment, Evidence and Performance Team and works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the alignment of strategic priorities and approaches to advance the Aboriginal health agenda.
About Department for Health & Wellbeing The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.
The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia's health system by providing timely advice, research, and administrative support.
SA Health is working to address the health inequities faced by Aboriginal people, reducing the gap in health outcomes between South Australia's Aboriginal people and the rest of South Australia's population.
In line with the new strategic vision for Aboriginal Health, we are recruiting a new role, Director, Aboriginal Health Policy and Transformation.
The Opportunity: The role supports the Chief Aboriginal Health Officer in effective Aboriginal leadership across SA Health and will work collaboratively with Local Health Networks and Attached Agencies to shape and strengthen system-wide Aboriginal health proposals and related programs that improve health outcomes.
The role oversees the development and delivery of Aboriginal health policy, plans, and strategies across SA Health and drives system intelligence that will ensure effective and improved commissioning, performance, evaluation, and evidence-based outcomes.
The Director Aboriginal Health Policy and Transformation leads the Aboriginal Health Unit's Policy and Reforms Team and Investment, Evidence and Performance Team and works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the alignment of strategic priorities and approaches to advance the Aboriginal health agenda.
The key responsibilities include: Leading system-wide policy and project initiatives to enable the delivery of transformational reforms that deliver on Closing the Gap and SA Aboriginal Health Care FrameworkLeading the creation of quality policies, systems, and processes through appropriate strategic quality assuranceEstablishing systems and processes to ensure the appropriate recording and sharing of information to foster collaborationPromoting good customer service, learning and development, safety, and welfare of employeesAchieving required divisional performance targets and objectives that inform and advance Aboriginal Health initiativesSuccessfully leading commitments to build capability and capacity of SA Health to meet its commitments to the state's Closing the Gap Priority Reforms and Socio-economic OutcomesAbout You As the Director, you will lead with passion and purpose, driving initiatives to elevate the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in South Australia.
You will be responsible for ensuring all parties work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the alignment of strategic priorities and approaches to advance the Aboriginal health agenda.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Leader with experience driving positive change and transformation.
Ideally, you will have an understanding of health issues facing the sector and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community.
Ideally, you will bring:
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and planning skills with a focus on Aboriginal health and wellbeing.Proven ability to develop strategic working relationships with stakeholders.Experience in leading and influencing strategic policy direction, and in understanding and analysing complex work practicesProven significant experience in effectively contributing to the leadership of a large and complex organisation, analysing complex, contentious, and sensitive issuesDemonstrated highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communitiesThis role is Identified and open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:
In accordance with the exemption sought to Sections 30(1), 52(1), and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.
MURRA PARTNERS HAVE BEEN ENGAGED TO RUN THIS RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN. Applications must be submitted via https://www.seek.com.au/job/79533365?ref=hirer-jobs-list.
If you are looking for your next Executive role and would like to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to Paula Turbill on 0412 850 940.
Applications close: Friday, 01 November 2024 Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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