Clinical Services Manager

Galambila Aboriginal Health Service is seeking an experienced, passionate and values driven clinical leader to join our growing leadership team as our new Clinical Services Manager.

This exciting newly created position has been established as part of a significant organisational restructure designed to strengthen clinical leadership and service integration across our organisation. It represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical service delivery within a progressive Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Working with the support of a newly appointed General Manager – Operations, you will play a pivotal role in building a collaborative leadership team that includes Child and Family Health, Social Health (Social & Emotional Wellbeing) and a Senior Medical Officer that supports our employees, strengthens multidisciplinary care and delivers exceptional health outcomes for our community.

Based on beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country in Coffs Harbour, this is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy while working within an organisation deeply committed to culturally safe, community led healthcare.

About the Role

This role is responsible for clinical leadership of our multi-disciplinary team, workforce capability, maintaining standards consistent with relevant accreditation and quality improvement whilst ensuring our services continue to deliver safe, evidence based and culturally responsive healthcare.

This is a genuine leadership opportunity to influence the future direction of clinical services while mentoring and supporting a dedicated team of health professionals who are passionate about improving Aboriginal health outcomes. Your day-to-day objectives will be working towards embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement across the organisation.

About You

You are an experienced clinical leader who enjoys supporting people, improving systems and creating environments where clinicians can provide outstanding care.

You bring sound clinical judgement, strong leadership capability and a collaborative approach that inspires confidence across multidisciplinary teams.

You will also bring

• A genuine commitment to culturally safe healthcare and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Aboriginal Health Practitioner or another relevant clinical profession
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary clinical settings with a focus on continuous quality improvement and maintaining a safe and happy healthcare environment
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams including a commitment to advancing Aboriginal health and Aboriginal health professionals
• Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational and problem solving capability

Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or alongside Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded.

Why Join Galambila?

At Galambila, our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment, Inclusivity and Accountability.

Joining Galambila means becoming part of an exciting period of organisational growth and transformation where you will help establish new ways of working and contribute to stronger clinical leadership for years to come.

In addition to a meaningful and rewarding leadership opportunity, Galambila offers:

• Competitive salary negotiated based on experience
• Access to Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

To Apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications should include

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role

For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact Abundance HR at melisah@abundancehr.com.au.

Applications close 23 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and applicants may be contacted prior to the job closing date.