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About the Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is the peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in Victoria and is a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership.
VACCHO is entering a new exciting chapter of its existence, experiencing growth and change in a significant time of self-determination and Community Control. VACCHO advocates for strength-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Opportunity
VACCHO is looking for an Executive Director (Population Health & Sector Development) to join their team on a full-time basis, as part of a 3-year contract. This position is based in Collingwood, part of Melbourne's inner northern suburbs.
The Executive Director will form part of the highly motivated Executive Team of VACCHO and head up one of the newly formed units within the organisation redesign. You will be responsible for the implementation and transition to the new structure and play a key role in the change management process underpinning successful change.
The Population Health and Sector Development unit provides a strategic, coordinated and evidence based approach to member services, workforce support and mainstream responsiveness to improve the Aboriginal community's health and wellbeing outcomes. As the Executive Director for this unit you will drive innovation in the structure and function of the team, as well as providing leadership and advice on high-level strategic issues to the COO, CEO and Board, including acting as a key play in implementing these strategies as aligned with the Strategic Plan.
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.For more information about the position and the selection criteria, please click 'Apply Now'.
About the Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created, Executive leadership role within a well-respected centre of expertise, policy advice, training and innovation in Aboriginal health. With an organisational commitment to creating greater efficiencies, integration and responsiveness across core activities, this is the perfect time to join VACCHO and help shape the future of Aboriginal health in Victoria.
The remuneration package for this position is set between $140,000-$150,000 plus super, commensurate with the skills and experience that you are bringing to the role.
You will also have access to a range of additional benefits including salary packaging (up to $15,999), additional annual leave, and a great work-life balance!
Located on Sackville Street in Collingwood, the VACCHO office is a close walk to Victoria Park station and tram stops as well as the cafes and great coffee spots on Smith Street and Brunswick Street.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity. If you want to be a part of the strategic decision making that will help close the gap in Aboriginal health in Victoria, Apply Now.
Source: Uniting News