Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator - SESLHD MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $91,326.00 - $121,497.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Requisition ID: REQ

Application close: Sunday, 2 August 2026

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role – we need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.

Need an exciting chance? Join SESLHDs Mental Health workforce working with Aboriginal consumers. The role is strongly connected with the local Aboriginal community. At SESLHD we understand that Aboriginal health is ‘everyone’s business’ and we are committed to providing culturally responsive care for our local Aboriginal communities.

Where you'll be working

SESLHD Mental Health Service, located at Kirk Place, Kogarah. Travel to other Mental Health Service sites and across the SESLHD will be required.

Benefits

- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.




- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Role Requirements

- To be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or management related field or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience as deemed appropriate by Manager of the position.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of complex issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team in performing a range of skills within allocated timeframes.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence to improve health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to meet current and emerging consumer and community needs.
- Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Information for applicants





- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator - SESLHD MHS (Australia)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Australia