First Nations Strategy Lead

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia WorkCover Queensland Full time

**Job no**: 493292

**Work type**: Fixed Term - Full Time

**Location**: Brisbane CBD

**Categories**: People Group

**First Nations Strategy** **Lead (Indigenous Identified)****:

- 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract**

This is an Indigenous Identified position. WorkCover Queensland recognises that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, as outlined in s25 of the Anti-Discriminations Act 1991 (Qld).

**About WorkCover** Queensland**

At WorkCover Queensland, our vision is to be the best worker’s compensation insurer, to make a positive difference to people’s lives and to keep Queenslanders working. Our flexible work environment allows you to be your best every day and contribute to the big picture.

Our organisation is made up of individuals who collaborate and seek to engage others, working together as One Team. We embrace diversity and value people who bring personal energy and authenticity to everything they do. If you’re someone with a strong values-oriented compass and you want to achieve sustainable outcomes, you will find a great community at WorkCover_._

We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, celebrating differences and where all of our people feel included. Through our Diversity Council Australia membership, Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, Age and Work Strategy and profile as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women, we continue to strive to do better for all of our people, and the Queensland community.

**About the Role**:
At WorkCover Queensland, we're dedicated to advancing First Nations initiatives. We actively seek engagement in co-designing, planning, developing, and monitoring our First Nations Strategy. Our mission is to enhance the delivery of our services, prioritising quality outcomes through collaborative engagement with our customers, our stakeholder groups, and the community, and championing culturally sensitive responses. We strive to support and contribute to a space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel valued and respected, have access to opportunities and resources and can contribute their perspectives and talents to the Queensland community.

Our vision is to support reconciliation by empowering businesses and inspiring careers, and this will be achieved through the delivery of our First Nations Strategy which is currently in development. In the spirit of self-determination this strategy will be developed in consultation with, and delivered by, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples employed in Identified positions within WorkCover.

The role of First Nations Strategy Lead (Indigenous Identified) is accountable for the delivery of WorkCover’s First Nations Strategy in partnership with other business areas. The role will also involve the delivery of the employment stream within our First Nations strategy, building cultural capability for employees and leaders, and fostering cultural safety and belonging for our First Nations workforce. Additionally, it will involve advising on talent strategies to attract, develop, grow and retain our First Nations Workforce and championing our vision for reconciliation by leading other strategic First Nations activities.

**You’ll also contribute to**:

- Leading and guiding the development and delivery of WorkCover’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, partnering with the RAP Sponsor.
- Identifying and scoping initiatives within WorkCover’s First Nations Strategy.
- Building productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver First Nations Strategy activities.
- Advising on HR strategies impacting the First Nations workforce, actively promoting cultural capability across programs, projects and streams of work.

**A Bit About You**:

- Hold qualifications and a proven background in human resources, organisational psychology, learning and development, or other behavioural sciences fields.
- An excellent understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures including the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
- An ability to leverage lived experiences to effectively guide and shape cultural capability, design and delivery of programs and initiatives.
- Strong skills in handling and influencing diverse stakeholder relationships, coupled with superior research analysis and report writing capabilities.

As an identified position, part of this role will involve significant interaction with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their representatives across Queensland. Applicants will need to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society.

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract. For further details, please refer to the position description here: First Nations Strategy Lead (Indigenous Identified), PD - WorkCover Queensland.pdf.

**About the Team**:
This role will report to the Head of Culture and Change and



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