Programs Manager in Aboriginal Health – Pilbara

• PROGRAMS MANAGER – Leading Aboriginal NFP Primary Health Provider
• Salary Package worth $130k-$138k + Housing & Company Vehicle Provided
• Move to the beautiful Pilbara – change of lifestyle

*** RELOCATE TO THE BEAUTIFUL PILBARA REGION – OCEAN AND OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE ***

Our Leading Aboriginal Healthcare Client:

Our client is the largest primary health care provider, delivering direct healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Pilbara area. They have supported local families with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families is their key holistic priority. They aspire to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and delivers positive change for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call the beautiful Pilbara their home.

We are looking for caring, compassionate people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Exciting Senior Level Permanent Position – Lifestyle Change:

If you are tired of being in the ‘everyday grind’ and need to be employed in a position which gives you meaning and deep satisfaction, then look no further.

This senior level position of Programs Manager is to lead a team who provide health programs focused on the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing of their clients. These programs must be delivered in line with funding objectives and comply with all legislative requirements, policies and procedures.

Current programs that your team will be covering are in the following areas:

• Alcohol and Nutrition
• Environmental Health
• Family and Domestic Violence Accommodation and Women Outreach Support
• Social and Emotional Wellbeing
• Culture Care Connect
• Tackling Indigenous Smoking

The Programs Manager works with the Programs Team and leads them to meet objectives with success and support. Integration of program activities with other services provided by the organisation is critical to the success of the team and to improve client outcomes. A collaborative and consultative ,management style is required. The Programs Manager must also cultivate and develop strong community connections that respond to the cultural needs of the community to whom they serve.

Day to Day Duties

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and leading your team which includes program staff so that the programs can be delivered effectively, identifying performance issues, ensuring suitable staffing is in place along with developing your team to deliver their personal best
• Community and Client Services – understand the clinical and social issues involved in providing preventative health care services and design programs with the aim of achieving optimal outcomes
• Ensure Program Compliance – monitoring and management of internal and external referral services. Promoting referrals to programs and from programs to clinical services.
• Client Care and Service Excellence – meeting program standards to ensure an excellent client experience
• Building Strong Community Networks & Relationships – develop and consolidate strong, collaborative relationships with leaders in local communities and take a lead in organising community health promotion and awareness raising campaigns
• Funding Requirements – Reporting and Health Data responsibilities – ensure collection of accurate service data that meets the need of evidence support and funding report requirements, along with preparing reports against key deliverables in funding agreements
• Organisational Networking and Linkages – in collaboration with the CEO and other senior managers, liaise, develop and encourage partnerships with relevant service providers and agencies, ensuring implementation of the appropriate governance structure for each relationship
• Program Quality Improvement– take a leadership role in the implementation of all standards regarding Programs areas and ensure that standards are maintained for the purpose of maintaining QIC accreditation.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Excellence in the delivery of programs and program coordination
• Program Compliance – ensure all legislative requirements are met

About You !

• Tertiary qualification in Community Services/Community Development/Social Work or equivalent or extensive relevant experience
• Passionate about Aboriginal health
• Willingness to relocate and take your place in a regional community setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams working in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated experience in meeting program/project objectives with success in line with funding requirements
• Ability to design, implement and monitor programs including identifying and evaluating key performance indicators
• An ability to establish systems for measuring client outcomes against contractual objectives
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing team members, including performance management
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communications skills.
• Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• National Police Clearance (No older than 6 months)
• Current CPR certificate or willing to obtain

The Benefits:

• Total package valued at $130k-$138k
• Base Salary $100,000 to $115,000 / Hourly Rate $58.23ph
• Housing/Accommodation offered in Roebourne – pay small subsidy
• Fully maintained company vehicle provided
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Up to $21,000 Salary Sacrifice and entertainment benefits
• $1,000 Electricity Allowance (Oct-Feb)
• $1,000 Annual Airfare Allowance (after 12 months continuous employment)
• $3,055 District Allowance (single)
• 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading
• 1 weeks Northwest Leave

Please send your resume directly by clicking ‘apply now’ to Tanzela Azam – Senior Associate Director or call 0499 822 846 for further information or email: Tanzela@zenithsearch.com