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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region
• ASO7 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing
• Salary: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a 
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboriginal Health Manager – Lead Meaningful Change and Strengthen Health Outcomes for Aboriginal Communities

Make a lasting impact by driving priority Aboriginal Health initiatives that support Closing the Gap outcomes and strengthen culturally safe, community-centred care across the Riverland Mallee Coorong region. This is your opportunity to lead system-level change, build strong partnerships, and shape how health services support the wellbeing of Aboriginal people now and into the future.

About the Role:

As the Aboriginal Health Manager, you will take a lead role in progressing key Aboriginal Health system projects that align with the Closing the Gap Agreement and SA Health’s strategic priorities. You will oversee the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of initiatives designed to improve the cultural appropriateness, effectiveness, and accessibility of services delivered by SA Health within RMCLHN.

Working collaboratively with leaders across RMCLHN and the Department for Health and Wellbeing, as well as Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, community leaders and consumers, you will champion culturally informed approaches to care. Your work will support meaningful engagement, service improvements, and better health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the region.

You will represent RMCLHN in cross-agency partnerships, provide expert advice, guide system reform efforts, and ensure that project outcomes are delivered to a high standard. Through strong leadership and relationship-building, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening culturally safe practices and shaping future health service delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience in program and project management roles and knowledge of recognised and accepted project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in aspects of project management such as governance, planning and controls, supports and assurance, risk management, issue resolution, benefits, budgets, reporting, performance management, methods, and tools.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships and communication processes with health care leaders, clients and stakeholders, contractor, and project teams.
• Experience in a range of planning and project work involving both teamwork and individual effort and creative and innovative approaches in a health-related area.
• Experience in working with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities to resolve complex issues.
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 923368

Enquiries

Sharon Wingard
Director Aboriginal Health
Phone: 0427 971 472
E-mail: sharon.wingard@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Sunday 1st February 2026 - 11.55 PM

Attachments

923368 ASO7 Role Description.pdf

About RMC Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines