First Nations Strategic Implementation Lead

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeStrategy Full time $123,000 - $138,000
Embedding First Nations Strengths and Priorities

The Manager - First Nations Strategy will lead the implementation of the Centre's commitment to embedding the strengths and priorities of First Nations people with intellectual disability across its governance, programs, and culture.

Job Description

This role works in partnership with nine national consortium members—including First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN)—and a range of national and international stakeholders across the health, disability, community, academic, and government sectors.

The Manager will oversee strategic planning, implementation, governance, and monitoring of the Centre's First Nations strategy, including KPI reporting and budget management.

The role requires values-led leadership, the ability to build trust and collaborative relationships, and experience in inclusive, co-designed approaches.

A background in health, disability, or community development is preferred.

  • Experience working with First Nations people with lived experience of disability, including intellectual disability, and commitment to inclusion and co-design methodologies.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of cultural models of inclusion, cultural and social determinants of wellbeing for First Nations people with disability
  • Demonstrated understanding of intersectionality and developing organisational and programmatic solutions and responses to address discrimination.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, including for people with intellectual disability, to initiate and maintain effective relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated staff and team management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a diverse team to drive change, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
  • Excellent stakeholder relationships, including with community-controlled sector and peak bodies, universities and/or industry partners.
  • An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in strategy development and implementation in a healthcare setting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong project management skills.

Benefits

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW perks including:

  • 10 days paid cultural leave per year
  • Indigenous Employee Network
  • 17% Superannuation and leave loading
  • Flexible working
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
How to Apply

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