Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator - Warwick Farm, Australia - South Western Sydney Local Health District

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Warwick Farm, Australia

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week.

Location:
Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus

Position Classification:
Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration:
$102, $121,739.00 per annum

Requisition ID:
REQ371130

Application Close Date: 12/02/2023

We are looking for an Aboriginal person who is passionate about creating meaning employment pathways for mob and supporting culturally safe and responsive workplaces.

About The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity in SWSLHD to join the Aboriginal Workforce Team and to be part of an innovative approach in influencing and shaping workforce practices for Aboriginal communities.

The Aboriginal Workforce team supports the development and coordination of workforce initiatives for the local South West Sydney Aboriginal community across five key areas: Recruitment, Retention, Career Progression and Professional Development, Community Engagement and Cultural Responsiveness.

More information about the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Plan can be found here:
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The role of the Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain employment within the Health Sector and engages staff in culturally responsive career development.

This role will have a particular focus on our employment pathways including School Based Traineeships, Traineeships and Cadetships across a broad range of Health Departments.

SWSLHD operates its services on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra lands and has a rich history of working alongside local Aboriginal communities and our districts Aboriginal Health Unit We are a district that is committed to supporting you grow and develop your skills.

You will be provided with cultural supervision and form part of a larger, supportive Aboriginal workforce.

The position is primarily located at Liverpool with travel across the district to: Campbelltown, Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield and Bowral. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including work from home.

What you'll be doing

The role of the Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator supports the development and coordination of workforce initiatives for the local Aboriginal community across five key areas: Recruitment, Retention, Career Progression and Professional Development, Community Engagement and Cultural Responsiveness.

The SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce team is based within the People and Culture Directorate and includes the Aboriginal Workforce Manager and Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator.

Where you'll be working

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it.

Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Demonstrated understanding of the issues that impact on the recruitment, retention and progression of Aboriginal staff in large organisations and the opportunities to address them.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with local Aboriginal community groups, and external agencies to deliver culturally responsive services
Demonstrated capacity to lead or contribute to quality improvement and professional development of Aboriginal people in collaboration with Non-Aboriginal stakeholders
Demonstrated skills and experience in project management within an Aboriginal community context including project design, implementation, review and evaluation
High level oral and written communication skills including reports, briefs, training resources and presentations

Need more information?

Interview Date Range:15/02/ /02/2023

Additional Information

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high