Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Health and Wellbeing now has the following vacancy:
Executive Manager, Health & Wellbeing
Full-time | 38 hours per week
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About Us
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative (RAC) is a recognised leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Since 1980, we have proudly provided holistic, culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Goulburn Valley.
With a workforce of over 320 staff and an annual budget of $50M, RAC plays a significant role in health, wellbeing, and community development. We deliver services across:
- Health & Wellbeing
- Positive Ageing & Disability Services
- Justice & Community Services
- Asset & Infrastructure / Housing
- Family, Care and Early Years
Corporate Services
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We are committed to ensuring our people have access to quality, community-controlled services that strengthen family, culture, and community.
About the Role
The Executive Manager Health & Wellbeing is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic, operational, and cultural leadership across the organisation’s Health & Wellbeing portfolio. The role leads the development and implementation of strategic direction, service innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives that support high-quality, culturally safe, and community responsive services.
The Executive Manager will oversee integrated service delivery across the following program areas:
- Medical/Health
- Dental Services
- Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
- Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
The role ensures services are delivered in a culturally safe, and person-centred manner that strengthens the health and wellbeing outcomes of individuals, families, and community.
About You
Qualifications and Registrations:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health, Community Services, Management, Public Health, Human Services, or a related discipline.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary health and wellbeing services.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and operational frameworks.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and accreditation standards.
- Strong knowledge of culturally safe practice, trauma-informed care, and community-led service delivery.
- Demonstrated understanding of health, dental, AOD, and SEWB service systems.
- Experience in workforce leadership, performance management, and people management practices.
- Highly developed leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, compliance, and reporting obligations.
Ability to lead organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What We Offer:
- A competitive executive remuneration package, including vehicle provision, will be negotiated.
- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
- Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
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To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter that includes:
- Addressing the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the Position Description)
A summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications
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Important: Please ensure your cover letter and Key Selection Criteria response are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.
If you experience technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact RAC Reception on (03) 5820 0000 and ask for Human Resources staff.
Applications Close: Tuesday 16 th of June 2026
This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.
