Director Aboriginal Families HFC

Aboriginal Families Director, Healthy Families and Communities

Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time

Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 11/12

Remuneration: $149,939-173,174, plus Superannuation.

Applicants may be eligible for a skills shortage allowance, (with Skills Shortage Allowance) of up to $20,600pa, subject to assessment based on interview performance, skills, and relevant experience).

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ668009

Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 (11:59 PM).

Join the Healthy Families and Communities Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Build your career in leading the integration of cultural safety and Aboriginal ways of working across the health system.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing state wide leadership to ensure Aboriginal families in NSW have access to culturally safe, holistic maternal, infant, child, youth and family health services. The role also leads the development and implementation of strategic policy and systemwide improvements to enhance violence, abuse and neglect (VAN) service delivery and improve outcomes for Aboriginal consumers, families and carers in NSW.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Provide cultural, strategic and evidence-based advice to the Executive Director, Healthy Families and Communities Branch, NSW Health executive leaders and Ministers on emerging, sensitive or high-profile Aboriginal health issues impacting maternity, children, young people and VAN services, ensuring advice reflects contemporary evidence, community expectations and statewide priorities.
• Lead the development and coordination of statewide Aboriginal maternity, child, youth, family and VAN health policy and strategy, ensuring all clinical policy, service design and commissioning activities are evidence-based, culturally informed, strengths-based, integrated and aligned with NSW Health’s strategic directions.
• Strengthen and expand the NSW Aboriginal Health Workforce Program, supporting NSW Health’s commitment to growing the Aboriginal workforce across salary bands and disciplines. This includes leading the development of training pathways, supporting quality supervision and practice development, and improving the cultural safety and accessibility of maternity, child, youth and VAN health services.
• Drive the development, implementation and evaluation of cultural capability and cultural safety initiatives across maternity, child, youth and VAN health services.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public administration, health, behavioural or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of professional experience.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience within a large and complex organisation, with the ability to navigate multifaceted systems and deliver results across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading engagement and collaboration with Aboriginal Organisations and communities to transform health services.
• Extensive experience in the development, implementation, review and evaluation of policies and programs, that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal families and communities in NSW.
• Demonstrated understanding of impacts of colonisation, racism and intergenerational trauma for Aboriginal people including those who are victim-survivors of violence, abuse and neglect with complex needs.
• In-depth knowledge of NSW Health, government processes, interagency structures and policy environments, and the ability to influence and lead system level reforms.
• Aboriginal Identified Role: This is an Aboriginal Identified position under section 14(d) of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Proof of Aboriginality is required, and only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Clements. Please contact Vanessa via Claire Sheppard at ***email_hidden*** or on (02) 9811 1129 and quote REQ668009.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on [email protected]

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 (11:59 PM).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.

• For more information on applying visit the our career portal.

• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 (11:59 PM).