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Join SA Health as Director Operations, Aboriginal Health and spearhead meaningful change in healthcare delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South Australia. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape culturally appropriate health services while working directly with communities, healthcare teams, and key stakeholders to eliminate health disparities. Based in Adelaide CBD with a competitive package and contract security until February 2027, this position combines operational excellence with genuine community impact.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Executive Director - Aboriginal Health , some of your duties for the role will include:

• Manage communication and liaison with project partners and key stakeholders within SALHN Aboriginal Health and other Divisions
• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers
• Utilise cultural acumen and provide advice to Health units and/or clinical divisions on cultural issues that may affect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander consumers
• Provide guidance and support for Karpa Ngarrattendi team members, the Aboriginal Health project team, direct supervision to Administration coordinator and assist in developing new Social and Emotional Wellbeing, and Aboriginal Family Birthing programs

About you:

• Proven experience with scoping, planning, implementing, managing and evaluating projects within allocated budgets and timeframes
• Experience with the use and application of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including: MS Word and MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to liaise, consult and engage in a culturally sensitive manner with the Aboriginal community, individuals and families with proven commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people
• Ability to provide effective and sensitive advice and assistance to people experiencing multiple barriers to Health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide analytical commentaries and consultancy services to staff at all levels

This position has been identified as exempt in accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA); only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Theresa Francis, Executive Director SALHN Aboriginal Health, (08) 8204 4048, Theresa.Francis@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 17th February 2026

Attachments:

• ASO8 Director Operations Aboriginal Health - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 928196