About Us

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service that provides culturally responsive, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

This position is identified where, under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. 

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strong operational leadership and oversight of key health programs across Cape York.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Clinical Services, the Operations Manager, Health Programs will lead a number of multidisciplinary teams and ensure programs are delivered in line with service plans, funding agreements, accreditation standards, and community needs. The focus of the Health Programs teams is the delivery of early intervention, prevention and health promotion programs across Cape York communities.

The Operations Manager Health Programs will work with Executive Manager, Clinical Services to identify health priorities and ensure programs are aligned with the Apunipima Model of Care, the organisation’s strategic direction and the health care needs of individuals, families and communities in Cape York.

About You:

• Experience in ensuring that programs are delivered in accordance with best practice, accreditation standards, legislation and organisational policy.

• Demonstrated extensive operational management experience working with multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites in remote settings.

• Previous experience engaging with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community stakeholders and groups.

• Demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff including managing performance and achievement of agreed outcomes.

• Previous experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community stakeholder groups, preferably across Cape York.

• Significant experience in service planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

 Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Management, Health Management, Human Services or a discipline relevant to the role.

 Desirable

• Previous experience ideally within a not-for-profit organisation

• Experience within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector

 Mandatory requirements

• Current Queensland Drivers Licence

• Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement

• Willingness to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check prior to commencement.

• Must be willing and able to travel across Cape York either by light aircraft or 4WD as required.

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary

• Modern facilities and resources

• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading

• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year 

• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

• EAP program

• Free onsite parking 

Our Story

Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in 1994 to advocate and support the health needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way” and the Apunipima Model of Care, Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.

Ready to Apply?

Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role click apply and include your resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements.

Applications close Friday the 26th June