Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time

**Job no**: V13628
**Work type**: Ongoing Full Time
**Location**: Brisbane
**Categories**: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Unit’

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

We are seeking a Project Officer to provide project support for the delivery of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Cultural Safety Strategy program of work and associated activities. Demonstrating your lived experience grounded in Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Ways of Knowing, Doing and Being, you will build strong and solid stakeholder relationships to ensure that shared objectives are met towards cultural safety.

An exciting and newly created role will see you make your mark as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Project Officer at Ahpra. You will report to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Program Manager working closely with the National Director, Health Strategy Unit, Cultural Safety Strategy Teams along with other key internal and external stakeholders. The role is positioned within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Unit (HSU) and the Strategy, Policy and Workforce directorate.

**_ This is a full time ongoing position based in Brisbane._**

**_ This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting Ahpra’s Reconciliation Action Plan commitment._**

**In this role you will**:

- Develop policy briefs, consultation papers, memoranda, meeting papers (e.g, minutes, agendas) and associated documents that assist with messaging to key stakeholders about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Strategy program of work along with supporting a cross-profession approach.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the chairs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Group and Working Groups.
- Contribute to the development of embedding culturally safe practices into the governance and operations of Ahpra and National Boards.
- Work collaboratively with the Health Strategy Unit team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure that strategic objectives are met.
- Lived experience grounded in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, doing and being
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural safety and anti-racism practices
- Qualification and / or relevant experience in health, policy, or regulation
- Experience supporting programs of work, committees and/or projects
- Strong interpersonal skills along with well-developed verbal and written communications skills
- Authenticity with a solution-focused approach to managing challenges

Job description:
**What we offer**:

- Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home
- 17.5% leave loading
- You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit.
- Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses
- Culturally safe buddy
- Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
- Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
- Discounted health insurance with Private Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Attractive base salary of $97,122 per annum

**To apply**:
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- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
- Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm on Tuesday 26 March 2024
- With respect, no agencies please._

**Advertised**: 12 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 26 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time



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