Executive Manager of Aboriginal Health (Aboriginal Identified)

TheSouth WestAboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)is an Aboriginal Community ControlledHealth Service based in Bunburywhichprovidesavariety ofhealthservicesto Aboriginal people in theSouth West Great South Upper Wheatbelt and Peel Regionsof Western delivers a wide range ofServicesincluding:GP ClinicsPrimaryHealthCare CounsellingAged Careandcommunityhost variousprograms. SWAMS hasa strong growthstrategy throughpartnership opportunities and future community development.

Lead the Future of Aboriginal Health

We have an exciting newly created opportunity at SWAMS for an exceptional Aboriginalleader to join our Leadership Team as Executive Manager of Aboriginal Health. Reportingdirectly to the Chief Operations Officer this influential executive role provides strategic and operational leadership across all Aboriginal health and clinical service delivery areas of the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across the South West by ensuring services are delivered through a culturallysafe community-controlled and Aboriginal-led lens consistent with the principles of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) sector. As a key member of the executive leadership team you will champion cultural integrity strengthen community voice in decision-making and drive excellence across health clinical and support services.

About the Role

The Executive Manager of Aboriginal Health directly supervises and supports our Senior Medical Officer Primary Health Manager and Clinical Operations Manager along with providing executive oversight of:

• Aboriginal health strategy and service delivery
• Clinical governance and quality improvement systems
• Cultural safety and cultural integrity across services
• Operational performance and service integration
• Models of care aligned to community needs
• Workforce leadership and development
• Closing the Gap priorities and outcomes
• Continuous improvement and organisational excellence

This role is responsible for ensuring SWAMS clinical and health services remain responsiveculturally secure high quality and community driven while supporting sustainable growth and innovation.

About You

You are a respected member of the Aboriginal community with a strong commitment toimproving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities and a passion for leadingculturally responsive health services.

Essential Requirements

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 50D ofthe Equal Opportunity Act.
• Tertiary qualifications in Health Management Public Health Nursing Aboriginal Healthor a related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience within healthcare community health Aboriginal health or a related sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of ACCHO principles and culturally safe service delivery.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning clinical governance operational managementand quality improvement.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence organisational direction and drive meaningful change.

Why SWAMS

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributedto something every day SWAMS offers the following:

• 17.5% leave loading
• Up to $18550 salary packaging optionsand novated leasing options
• Discounted gym memberships
• Generous leave allowances including additional leave during Xmas shutdown
• Professional development opportunities

For more informationabout SWAMSandthe role:

• About SWAMS our greatorganisationhttps:// queries or a copy of the job descriptionplease contactHuman Resources on (08) .

To Apply

At SWAMS child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and arerequiredto undergo a National PoliceClearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.In addition tothisall applicantsrequire satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To apply for this roleplease follow the online application processof this platformoremailyour application through to: We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street Bunbury.