A rare opportunity has arisen at Nganampa Health Council for a General Manager to lead, as part of the Executive group, our skilled and dedicated staff team. This is a full-time role based in Umuwa, SA, although for the right candidate, Alice Springs could be a negotiable alternative. The expected start date is June, 2018.
Reporting to the Nganampa Health Council Board and the Anangu Executive Director, this hands on, senior executive role will see you managing all of Nganampa Health Council operations.
More specifically, some of your primary responsibilities will be to:
For further information please contact John Wilson, Nganampa Health Council on 0419 195 263.
Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal owned and controlled health organisation operating on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far north west of South Australia. Across this area, we operate seven health clinics, an aged care facility and assorted health-related programs including aged care, sexual health, environmental health, health worker training, dental, women's health, male health, children's health and mental health.
When you join Nganampa Health Council, you are joining a community of primary health care professionals united by our desire to make a difference. We learn and experience something new every day, and we are supported by the professionalism and spirit of our colleagues and our organisation.
Widely recognised in the Industry as being an exemplary remote area Aboriginal health service, we understand the power of every small step we make to support the health of our communities. We embrace the diversity of our challenges and thrive on the rewards that comes from the work that we do.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
Nganampa Health Council is seeking candidates with proven experience in strategic management, high level administration and operational management in the health or social and community services sector (ideally Indigenous Affairs). An understanding of the policy context in which Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations operate will be important, as will the ability to work under Aboriginal management and control.
An experienced and resilient leader, you will possess a proven ability to communicate with others in a highly effective manner, and will have a background in leading and contributing to multidisciplinary teams for the purposes of problem solving, and project/program development, implementation and review. The ability to work calmly and think strategically under pressure is essential to the success of the position.
You will be well versed in business and finance, with strong commercial acumen. You will have high order written skills and the ability to prepare successful funding applications and program reports.
To be considered, you must hold a current Driver's License, be willing to undergo a Police Check prior to commencing employment and be willing to travel (including by light aircraft when necessary).
In return for your professionalism, commitment and care, Nganampa Health Council offers you a truly unique and satisfying career opportunity.
We provide excellent financial rewards and the chance to develop a remarkable skill set and experience a different side to Australia. But most importantly, we empower you to make a difference on the frontline of primary health care for Indigenous Australians.
If successful, you will receive an excellent remuneration package of $245,000 which includes:
To help you embrace the challenge, we provide a true learning culture, professional processes and unrivalled support. You'll work with some of the most talented people in the healthcare industry and enjoy a highly collaborative work environment that is outcome driven and strives for excellence.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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