• Full time ongoing role
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  
• $106,626.00 per annum (includes over award) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO’s

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

Badjurr-Bulok Wilam is dedicated to improving the health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, patients, and their families through support, assistance, coordination and advocacy. This team is additionally responsible for highlighting matters impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health within the hospital and the broader community. Badjurr-Bulok Wilam is also responsible for working with hospital staff to increase cultural awareness and sensitivity of healthcare issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the role

In this leadership role you will lead and support the Badjurr-Bulok Wilam team.  You will work collaboratively to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, and support the promotion of Indigenous patients’ health issues across the organisation and in the community. 

A regular day will see you:

• Support teams in the formulation of culturally safe, competent, evidence-based care including admission and discharge planning as well as culturally safe bereavement care, advocacy, community liaison and referral
• Provide professional supervision, coaching and mentoring to the Badjurr-Bulok Wilam team, setting and evaluating performance goals, and support Aboriginal staff to navigate cultural load
• Participate in planning meetings within a multidisciplinary team to meet the care needs of the individual in the context of their circumstances, family, and community.
• Assist patients and their families to navigate the health system, understanding their treatment and medical terminology.

About you

To be considered for this role you will need to identify and be acknowledged by Community as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Please articulate your connection to Country in your cover letter.

You will be someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who has the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.  You’ll possess a leadership style that is collaborative and engaging, with a commitment to providing excellence in patient care.

You’ll bring with you:

• Relevant experience working in public health services and/or Aboriginal community services and/or an accredited Bachelor’s degree in a recognised health field ie social sciences, public health or any other relevant qualification
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the relevance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, society and kinship networks in relation to the provision of healthcare
• Direct service experience in a complex environment working constructively to provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families
• Experience in providing training and education that improves the cultural sensitivity and accessibility of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, setting strategic goals and drive organisational change.

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options  

Alongside our organisation‑wide wellbeing and professional development initiatives, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff at the Women’s have access to:

• 4 days of paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
• 1:1 Social and Emotional Wellbeing sessions
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarships
• Social and peer networking events
• The Women’s Aboriginal Workforce Forum

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.  

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dimitria Katsikis Senior Social Work Manager on 03 8345 2258 or Dimitria.Katsikis@thewomens.org.au

Application closing date: 1 May 2026