Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ACMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Service. For over 40 years, Durri ACMS has provided essential and culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people located in Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and surrounding communities.
Our primary health service site in Kempsey is located on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, extending from the eastern extremity of the Mid North Coast to the Northern Tablelands.
Our Nambucca clinic sits in the homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people, with the Nambucca Valley being the southern gateway to subtropical Australia.
Durri services range across a number of both clinical and non-clinical services. From primary health care, chronic disease, dental, women's health, perinatal to postnatal services as well as programs ranging from social emotional wellbeing services being built within an all-encompassing health setting means a comprehensive health approach can be undertaken.
Durri ACMS acknowledges the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, child removal, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, political, social and cultural issues that impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and their communities.
About the role The Program Manager is a senior leadership/management role within Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service and in the community. The position is pivotal in the overall operations and success of our service and growth. It is essential that the Program Manager has a high level skill set, and experience to match, this includes exceptional cultural knowledge, management, administration, communication, promotional and engagement skills and experience.
What you'll be doing Work under the instruction of the CEO, Durri ACMS and in partnership with the Senior Management Team (SMT). Assist with the management of programs, Allied Health Providers and Specialists in conjunction with the aforementioned Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (DACMS), its outposts, primary health care services, corporate services and human resources. Oversee program opportunities and manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs to ensure the achievement of objectives and requirements. Manage the funding contracts and agreements, to ensure that all agreed program requirements are delivered. Participate in the development and implementation of the organisational strategic and operational plans. Ensure compliance as per funding agreements, organisational requirements and growth. Provide management and leadership of the Program team to support the Durri ACMS plans and directive. The role is responsible for the management of staff and ensuring the effective and efficient processing of organisational reporting, program delivery and continuity of services. Selection Criteria Aboriginality (under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act. NSW 1977) and experience working within an Aboriginal community controlled health related organisation. Management experience (5 years +) and tertiary qualifications in Health Science, Health Administration or Business Management, or related discipline. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple teams, within a complex health or health related environment. Experience in working with patient information management systems or willingness to learn. Demonstrated high level communication (written and verbal), promotional and engagement skills and experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple funding agreements and address reporting obligations. Demonstrated problem-solving ability and the ability to negotiate successful outcomes in potentially challenging circumstances. Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Publisher, Outlook including Excel, social media and multimedia platforms. National Police Check and Working with Children clearance. Current valid Driver's license, minimum of Class "C" or equivalent. If this interests you, apply now!!
For instructions on how to apply please download the application pack by visiting Your application must address the selection criteria, or your application will be marked unsuccessful. To enquire about the role please call Stuart Cohen 0428 083 107 Job Applications closing date is Wednesday 13 November 2024 by 5.00pm - No late applications will be accepted. Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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