First Nations Affairs

**Lead the Wesfarmers Health cultural awareness & First Nations employment plan**:

- **12 months fixed term contract (with the view to extend)**:

- **Role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
**About us:
Since our humble beginnings in 1910, we’ve grown from a small co-operative of three pharmacies to a national organisation and one of Australia’s leading health, beauty, and wellness companies.

Wesfarmers Health includes 73 company-owned Priceline stores, over 400 Priceline pharmacy franchise stores and 89 Clear Skincare clinics and is also a wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical goods. In 2023, the Health division expanded its digital and medical aesthetics offering with the acquisitions of telehealth provider InstantScripts, as well as the SILK Group, who operates a network of around 140 wholly-owned, joint venture and franchised clinics. The division employs more than 3600 team members.

**What you’ll do:
The Wesfarmers Group has a long history of supporting Reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations people. Wesfarmers is one of very few organisations to have achieved an Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan from Reconciliation Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for a First Nations Affairs & Employment Manager join the team.

As the newest division in the Wesfarmers group, Wesfarmers Health aspires to build a diverse and inclusive business for the benefit of our customers, suppliers, team members and shareholders.

You will develop a First Nations employment plan to achieve sustainable employment outcomes for First Nations team members at Wesfarmers Health. This involves collaborating with external organisations, supporting onboarding and training, mentoring, advocating for meaningful employment, monitoring placements, overcoming barriers, and supporting recruitment efforts.

Other key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Develop and support the implementation of a Cultural Awareness training program that provides opportunity for team members to enhance their understanding of First Nations cultures and issues
- Assist internal stakeholders with development of policies that support inclusion of First Nations team members, suppliers and other businessesDevelop and design First Nations engagement and events plan such as National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week

**What you’ll bring:
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated a successful track record in a similar position where you have developed a First Nations employment program, ideally in a fasted paced corporate environment. You are a natural leader with sound understanding of First Nations history, heritage and culture the ability to influence across key stakeholder groups.

In addition, your skills and attributes would include:

- Knowledge of the First Nations labour market, programs and employment providers
- Outstanding written, verbal communication and influencing skills
- Exceptional organisational, planning and project management skills
- The capability to interpret and analyse quantitative data
- Ability to build trust and relationships at all levels including a diverse range of stakeholdersExperience in the health sector / retail environment is desirable

**Why us?
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health. Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group.
- Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, SILK Laser Clinics and Clear Skincare Clinics.
- Novated leasing options with discounted onsite parking.
- Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.
- Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a free fully equipped gym.Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers).

**Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.
**As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.