Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
The Director First Nations Health will provide leadership across all St Vincent’s First Nations Services to ensure cultural safety and promote self-determination within clinical and employment practices
Job Summary
The Director First Nations Health will provide leadership across all St Vincent’s First Nations Services to ensure cultural safety and promote self-determination within clinical and employment practices.
This role is a key member of the Executive team, responsible for fostering collaborative relationships and driving organisational strategies that support culturally safe, trauma-informed, and person-centred care.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is committed to diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and providing a welcoming and equitable work environment.
Matching Summary
The Director First Nations Health will provide leadership across all St Vincent’s First Nations Services to ensure cultural safety and promote self-determination within clinical and employment practices.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Cultural leadership for First Nations staff
Develop and monitor performance measures
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Drive integration of culturally safe care
Manage complex teams and situations
Advocate for First Nations health improvements
Nice-to-have
Post-graduate qualifications
Management experience in First Nations health
Strong written and verbal communication
Drive change and innovation
Experience with reconciliation action plans
Key Requirements
Confirmation of Aboriginality
Tertiary qualification and AHPRA registration
Clinical experience in a health setting
Experienced people manager
Proven ability to manage complex situations and risk
Understanding of healthcare safety and quality drivers