Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ699142
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [email protected]

At the , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

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

What you'll be doing

The National Indigenous Engagement Manager leads engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders across NCIRS and the national Indigenous immunisation sector. Operating under the strategic direction of the National Indigenous Immunisation Lead and working in close partnership with the National Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow, the role provides the secretariat for, and strategic and policy advice to, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee, and drives the Indigenous focus and cultural relevance of activities across all NCIRS program areas.

The role is responsible for building, managing and influencing high-level relationships with internal teams and external peak bodies and government, exercising independent judgement on sensitive matters, and providing expert advice to advance immunisation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples at a national level.

About NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading organisation in Australia working in research that provides expert advice to support evidence- informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of the National Immunisation Program and the surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and vaccine safety. NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and also has a growing program of work providing technical support to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.





NCIRS is a collaborative team of experts in public health, biostatistics, infectious diseases, paediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods.

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney. NCIRS is funded primarily by the Australian and NSW Governments, as well as via grants from WHO, Gavi and research granting bodies.

NCIRS has a nationally representative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee comprised of more than 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals and five non-Indigenous allies that provides cultural and technical governance and input into all work that involves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

Responses to the questions below: * Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field, communications or a related discipline, and/or substantial demonstrated experience, or an equivalent combination of study and experience.

- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including proven ability to prepare strategic, briefing and committee documentation and to communicate effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage and influence complex relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior staff, peak bodies and government, to achieve shared outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience providing secretariat and/or governance support to committees or advisory groups,



including setting agendas, preparing papers and advice, and driving actions through to completion.
- High-level organisational skills and a proven ability to work autonomously, exercise sound independent judgement, manage competing priorities and progress work to completion with limited direction.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate with and influence organisations across the health or related sectors to advance initiatives and programs with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focus.
- Knowledge and experience in Indigenous health, including an understanding of immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader determinants of health.
- Proficiency in standard computer software, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Child Protected Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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