Step into a role where your leadership will influence the future of Aboriginal health, strengthen cultural governance and leave a legacy of lasting impact.
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559.00 - $182,954 Per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Location Negotiable across HNELHD.
Requisition ID: REQ680175
Applications Close: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Hunter New England Local Health District acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands in which our facilities are located. We pay our respects to Elders, Community members and Community-controlled sector who partner with us to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our district.
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 Opportunity
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an exceptional leader to drive system-wide cultural reform and create lasting change for Aboriginal communities across our region. This is more than a leadership role – This is an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by embedding equity, cultural safety and accountability into the way our organisation delivers care. As the Associate Director, Strategy, Reform and Transformation, you will lead the strategic reform agenda that strengthens equity, embeds cultural safety and transforms the way healthcare is delivered for Aboriginal people across Hunter New England Health. Working at the executive level, you will influence district-wide strategy, policy and organisational reform, ensuring cultural safety, accountability and Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing are embedded across every aspect of our health service.
In partnership with Executive Directors, Aboriginal Health, People and Culture, and leaders across the organisation, you will champion a whole-of-system approach to cultural reform. Your leadership will bring together diverse stakeholders to drive innovation, influence organisational change and strengthen cultural capability across both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal workforce. If you are passionate about leading transformational change, challenging traditional thinking and leaving a legacy for future generations, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role
As the Associate Director, Strategy, Reform and Transformation, you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen cultural governance, improve organisational capability and embed culturally safe practices across the district.
You will shape executive decision-making while remaining connected to the Aboriginal communities we serve, ensuring Aboriginal voices, priorities and cultural governance are central to the way we plan, deliver and improve healthcare.
As a key leader you will:
About You
You are an accomplished and influential Aboriginal leader with a passion for driving meaningful reform that improves outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. You combine strategic vision with the ability to lead complex organisational change, influence executive decision-making and build trusted relationships across government, health services and Aboriginal communities. You are recognised for your strong cultural knowledge, collaborative leadership style and commitment to embedding cultural governance, accountability and culturally safe practices into the way organisations operate. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to create lasting, system-wide change that delivers better outcomes for current and future generations.
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
The Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
️ Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
