Manager, Aboriginal Priority Projects

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/AA

About the role:

The Manager, Aboriginal Priority Projects & Reform leads initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people across Victoria. This role heads a dedicated team, driving the design, coordination and delivery of priority projects that advance self determination, cultural safety and system responsiveness. Through strong partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), community leaders, government agencies and internal stakeholders, the Manager ensures all projects are culturally informed, evidence based and aligned with strategic priorities. Central to the role is the development and implementation of high impact projects that address needs identified by Aboriginal communities and support system wide reform. The Manager and their team provide project oversight and implementation support, ensuring programs are sustainable, responsive and contribute to the long term goals of the Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Division. By collaborating with ACCOs, peak bodies and policy areas, the Manager helps embed self determination and enhance outcomes.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience working with both Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian health system, departmental operating processes and government decision making frameworks.
• Experience in preparing high quality briefings, report and advice to stakeholders, executive and ministers when required.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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Applications close Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11.59pm