1 year fixed-term full-time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications
We are seeking a strong, culturally grounded leader to manage our Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Service in Watson, ACT.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a residential rehabilitation program focused on culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The successful applicant will oversee the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 residential service, lead a multidisciplinary workforce and drive high-quality service delivery and positive resident outcomes.
Responsibilities:
About You:
Essential Requirements:
Identified Position: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position. The filling of this role is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination
Act 1975 and section 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).
Why Join Winnunga?
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS) is Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Located in the heart of Canberra, we deliver trusted, holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT and surrounding regions.
We’re on a mission to transform the health and social outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can empower communities to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Are you ready to be part of this journey?
If this sounds like you and you have a strong desire to directly contribute to closing the health gap for First Nations peoples, we can offer:
Benefits:
While this role is being offered initially as a 12 month contract, there is a high likelihood it will
transition to an ongoing/permanent position for the right candidate.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience, operational capability and commitment to Aboriginal health outcomes via the link. Applications will get reviewed as they come in. If you have any further queries, please email Suhas Nambiar, HR Officer on 02 6284 6222 / 0427 549 171 or email Suhasn@winnunga.org.au
A full Position Description is attached for applicants to review.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
