Job Ad

Locations: Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Government - Federal (Government & Defence)

Full time

The First Nations Health Division is seeking high performing, passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There are multiple Director (EL2) vacancies across the Division that cover a diverse range of areas and skillsets.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and leading a high performing team, through clear and consistent communication, strong performance and behavioural standards, delegating responsibility whilst guiding and developing people.
• Providing mentoring, coaching and staff development.
• Driving productive outcomes and facilitate conversations with Senior Executives.
• Preparing high-quality written material, including briefings for Ministers and the senior executive, minutes and reports ranging in complexity and often to short deadlines.
• Using critical thinking and judgement to identify and engage appropriate resources to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and financial delegations.
• Directing and overseeing the implementation of key reform projects, including project and contract management and quality assurance activities.
• Representing the Department of Health and Aged Care at meetings/workshops to influence and manage the successful delivery of initiatives.
• Utilising data (including for example, workforce, service gaps, client characteristics or financial data) to monitor trends, evaluate impact and to design policy and programs.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external clients, service providers and stakeholders.
• Working in partnership with stakeholders to develop and implement new policies and programs that improve health outcomes for of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Promoting a positive, safe, inclusive, and diverse culture in the department.