Health Services Manager
Job No:
130808
Location:
Tjuntjuntjara
- Are you looking for a highly varied, hands-on leadership role where you can build strong connections and make a real difference?
- Utilise your health or community services background in this rewarding role supporting a remote Aboriginal community!
- Salary circa $130,000, plus super, salary packaging, relocation assistance, and housing!
About the Organisation
Spinifex Health Service (SHS) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) that provides a wide range of culturally appropriate health and wellbeing services, including clinical, maternal health, child health, mental health, and specialist services, plus the Home and Community Care (HACC) centre.
Located 660 kilometres north-east of Kalgoorlie, WA, they operate under the direction of the Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC), a non-profit community organisation that manages the Tjuntjuntjara community on behalf of the Spinifex people and provides a range of local programs and services.
Primary health care is currently delivered from the Tjuntjuntjara Clinic through a team of skilled health professionals including a Medical Director, visiting specialists, remote area nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers; however PTAC recently received funding for a new purpose-built clinic, aimed to be completed by 2022, which will help to advance the existing range of health programs and clinical services in order to better meet local needs.
About the Opportunity
Spinifex Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a full time Health Services Manager to join the Senior Management team at their Tjuntjuntjara clinic, on a 12-month contract, with possibility for renewal.
Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality, evidenced-based comprehensive primary and allied health services that address the current and future health needs of the community.
Importantly, you will also be responsible for driving the development of the new community clinic.
Your day to day responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Providing leadership and strategic direction in consultation with the Board, Health Committee and key community stakeholders.;
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with community stakeholders and external agency partners to achieve the SHS’s planning goals;
- Performing human resource functions, including staff recruitment, conflict resolution, staff professional development and disciplinary matters;
- Liaising with the CEO, Board, and health service staff to address social determinants of health, with a particular focus on housing and environmental health needs.;
- Managing the financial affairs of the health service with the support of Central Desert Support Services and the CEO;
- Acting as the main point of contact for staff and clients regarding clinical and HACC services; and
- Ensuring compliance with legal and funding obligations by improving risk management and developing appropriate policies and procedures.
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About You
To be considered for this position, you must have comprehensive leadership experience in primary/public health service delivery, working in a remote/regional Aboriginal health care context, with relevant tertiary qualifications in health service administration, business administration, medical/social sciences or a closely related discipline.
While not essential, any experience working in an aged care or disability context will be seen as highly desirable.
Highly organised with well-rounded communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural, traditional Aboriginal community, you will be confident in your ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of clinical, non-clinical and community-based professionals.
As a collaborative leader and influential negotiator, your strong conflict resolution, team building and problem solving skills will be crucial to your success as you nurture positive working relationships and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Ideally you will be well versed in clinical services, and have an ability to work proactively to prioritise SHS's accreditation requirements through the provision of quality management, while appreciating and managing relevant financial budgets.
Due to the nature of this role, you will need to be comfortable working directly with clients, building relationships and engaging with members of the wider community on a regular basis. Additionally, you will have an understanding of legal and regulatory compliance and a strong knowledge of the systemic socio-economic issues affecting Aboriginal people.
Tjuntjuntjara is one of the most isolated communities in Australia, and critical to your success will be a willingness and physical ability to live and work in these conditions. You will also need to be computer literate with experience in or the ability to learn a range of software, including the Communicare system.
Please note: Prior to commencing employment must have or be willing to obtain a current manual driver's licence and National Police Certificate.
About the Benefits
This is a senior leadership opportunity well suited to someone with a passion for making a difference and providing innovative approaches to help 'Close the Gap' in Aboriginal health.
In return for your leadership and dedication, you will receive an attractive salary package circa $130,000 plus super, and salary packaging!
You will also receive a range of additional benefits including 14 weeks leave (comprised of 4 weeks annual leave and 10 weeks isolation leave), and fully-furnished, heavily subsidised accommodation at $40 a week including full utilities and internet.
Spinifex Health Service is an organisation that values its workforce and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience.
About Tjuntjuntjara
The people of Tjuntjuntjara are known today as the Spinifex People, the traditional custodians of 55,000 square kms of Spinifex Native Title Determination area. The community is situated within the Shire of Menzies, approximately 10 hours’ drive from Kalgoorlie. It has a resident population of approximately 200 people, and is home to the world-renowned Spinifex artists, whose work has been showcased in galleries around the world. Cultural events in the community often attract several hundred visitors.
Since establishing Tjuntjuntjara within their traditional homelands in 1989, the community has steadily grown and developed into a stable and important focus for the traditional cultural cycles of Western Desert life. People from throughout the region with traditional attachment to the area have returned to live at Tjuntjuntjara. Despite the community’s isolation and remoteness, the Spinifex People's determination to live in their country and provide strong local governance and stability for a highly dedicated workforce makes Tjuntjuntjara a unique place to live.
Tjuntjuntjara is an alcohol free community.
To establish meaningful connections, learn from and help improve the health and wellbeing of people within a highly remote Aboriginal community - Apply Now!