Deputy CEO - Aboriginal Identified Position

Job Description

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Indigenous Identified position

Be a part of the design and delivery of Primary and Allied Health services for Indigenous Australians to build healthy and strong communities.

• Not-for-Profit Medical Health & Community Programs for Indigenous Australians
• $180000 Super Vehicle not-for-profit packaging benefits
• Wellington NSW based delivering holistic health and wellbeing programs

The Company

WACHS (Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service) focuses on leadership advocacy and community engagement through their range of programs and services.

WACHS is a not-for-profit organisation that provides specific health and specialist programs to support clients/patients in addressing their wellbeing needs and issues in a culturally appropriate way.

WACHS also oversees Aboriginal Primary Health Care services covering the Wellington area Western Sydney - Penrith and the Nepean Blue Mountains. This position will require regular travel to these areas. The position will be based in Wellington.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO you will be part of leading WACHS from a corporate and cultural perspective making sure the organisation achieves its community and funding outcomes in line with the Strategic Plan.

The key objectives for the role will be to:

• Continue to develop a highly skilled clinical community and administrative workforce for WACHS assist department managers with setting and adhering to budgets and financials
• Review strategic effectiveness in the ongoing delivery of the programs and services in the areas of service
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships within the communities that WACHS services and within the broader sector
• Enhance the health status of the Aboriginal communities that WACHS services through continued development and implementation of key programs
• Contribute to ensuring all funding agreements and functions of the Aboriginal Medical Service within the legal framework and capacity of WACHS
• Contribute to the operational and strategic decision-making process and provide advice to the Board of Directors in relation to operational matters and company performance
• Manage support and develop the team by working collaboratively - ensuring open communication to achieve strategic outcomes and supporting professional development

About You

Given the nature of the organisation we expect youll bring an understanding of health and well-being issues faced by Aboriginal families and communities in New South Wales this is a must for success in this role.

Ideally you are an individual with experience managing diverse teams experience of corporate governance and a passion for community.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A demonstrated understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal families in the delivery of quality health services to meet the outcomes of WACHS
• Proven leadership capabilities with a focus on developing staff including financials such as budgets and associated reporting
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Business Community Services Human Services Social Work etc.) and/or minimum 5 years relevant industry experience experience within Health is advantageous but not essential
• A strategic and operational mindset prior experience delivering effective change management programs high level reporting experience e.g. Funding Reports reports for the Board
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively with leadership teams and funding bodies and key stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives

Desirable:

• Managing government contracts/funding agreements and capacity to manage related reporting and legal requirements
• An understanding of the NFP sector including mental health and community managed organisations
• A track record in delivering funding initiatives through private and government funding providers

Benefits

• Salary $180000 Super Vehicle Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits
• Leading an organisation that focuses on holistic health care to enhance the wellbeing of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities
• A purpose driven organisation with skilled and experienced people
• Working with an experienced successful and driven CEO
• Making a difference in Community

Norwest Recruitment has been retained to assist WACHS with this Executive recruitment process. Applications addressing the above requirements including a cover letter and a detailed CV/Resume should be attached in a single file when you hit the APPLY button above or sent to

For a confidential discussion about the role or to discuss your potential suitability please call Ross Chandler on.

Applications close 5pm 30th September 2025.

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.

Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:

• A Certificate of Aboriginality
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Working With Children Check
• Proof of COVID vaccination
• National Criminal Record Check