- 1 year fixed-term full-time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications
- Being male is a genuine occupational qualification under section 34 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).

About the Role

Winnunga is seeking an experienced, values-driven leader to provide senior operational leadership for our Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Service in Watson, ACT.

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen a residential rehabilitation service focused on culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, the successful applicant will oversee the effective operation of a 24/7 residential service, strengthen organisational systems and accountability, and support high-quality service delivery and positive resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic and operational leadership
- Residential rehabilitation service oversight and quality improvement
- Workforce planning, management and organisational culture
- Financial oversight, budgeting and resource management
- Governance, compliance and reporting
- Risk management and continuous improvement
- Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and service sustainability

About You

- Significant leadership or senior management experience within health, Aboriginal community-controlled health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), residential rehabilitation, community services or a comparable human services setting
- Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, workforce management and organisational planning
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex service delivery
- Solid financial oversight, budgeting,



governance and risk management capability
- Highly developed communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice
- Understanding of Aboriginal community-controlled health principles and a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
- Ability to satisfy applicable National Police Check requirements
- Ability to satisfy Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration requirements
- Flexibility to respond to operational priorities and significant service matters

A relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Community Services, Management, Business or a related discipline is desirable, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and senior leadership experience.

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT and surrounding regions.

We’re on a mission to improve the health and social outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can empower communities to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

If you have a strong desire to contribute to closing the health gap for First Nations peoples, this role offers the opportunity to shape service delivery, strengthen operational systems and make a meaningful community impact.

- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
- Free gym membership
- Strong executive support
- Meaningful work with direct community impact

While this role is being offered initially as a 12 month contract, there is a high likelihood it will transition to an ongoing/permanent position for the right candidate.

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