District Director, Aboriginal Health, Oral Health, and Health Promotion - Location negotiable within NNSWLHD

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Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration:$197,473.00 - $215,676.00 per annum
Hours Per Week:40hrs
Requisition ID:REQ

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the organisation

The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is dedicated to working together to deliver excellent care now, for a healthier community tomorrow. Serving a vibrant population of over 310,000 residents across a stunning regional footprint, this healthcare network thrives on a culture that puts people first. Guided by the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment, the district ensures their multidisciplinary teams feel supported, protected, and motivated to innovate every day.

About the role

The Director, Aboriginal Health, Oral Health and Health Promotion is a senior leadership role that shapes how Northern NSW Local Health District delivers culturally safe, high quality and community centred care. Working directly with the Chief Executive as part of the Executive Leadership Team, the role provides strategic direction, cultural advice and operational leadership across three major service areas. It brings an Aboriginal voice and perspective to district wide strategy, service design and decision making, ensuring that programs and policies reflect the priorities of Aboriginal communities and improve health outcomes across the region.

This role leads a diverse workforce across Aboriginal Health, Oral Health and Health Promotion.



These teams were recently brought together and are still forming a shared identity, so a key focus is building cohesion, clarity and a strong culture of accountability and cultural safety. The Director oversees business planning, performance, governance, reporting, workforce development and financial management, and ensures services meet national, state and local indicators. A central part of the role is strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, community leaders, government agencies and internal stakeholders. The Director guides respectful engagement, supports cultural capability across the district, and champions initiatives that grow Aboriginal leadership and career pathways.

About you

You are an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader who brings cultural credibility, strategic insight and the ability to work confidently across complex systems. You understand the social, cultural, political and health issues affecting Aboriginal people and communities, and you use that knowledge to influence decisions, strengthen partnerships and design culturally safe, accessible services. Your leadership style is grounded in integrity, collaboration and respect, and you’re skilled at navigating sensitive community dynamics with maturity and clarity.

You have substantial management experience (whether gained in health, government, community-controlled organisations or another complex public sector environment) and you’re comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams through change. You communicate with influence, build trust quickly, and work effectively with senior executives, clinicians, ACCHOs, Elders and community leaders. You think strategically, deliver results,



and foster high performance and “grow your own talent” pathways.

Above all, you’re committed to ensuring Aboriginal Health, Oral Health and Health Promotion are embedded as everybody’s business across the District.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

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What we can offer you:

- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Applicants must 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.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

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📌 District Director, Aboriginal Health, Oral Health, and Health Promotion - Location negotiable within NNSWLHD (Lismore City Council)
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📍 Lismore City Council