Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Specialist

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.

Ambulance Victoria is commuted to reconciliation and creating a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace and service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Specialist to design a contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment program for our Diversity and Inclusion Department.

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term (12-months) position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

- Design an effective and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment program and activities to support reconciliation
- Develop and implement evidence-based strategies to improve cultural safety, equity, and transparency for employees
- Drive the successful development of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment program, using relevant project methodologies to meet time, budget, compliance, and quality goals in alignment with project documentation
- Conduct research and provide guidance on creating, managing, and promoting new practices, policies, and procedures that align with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values
- Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural matters, policies, and legislation affecting the Victorian Aboriginal community, while offering cultural knowledge and expertise to evaluate and enhance impactful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs

**About you**

To be considered for this position you will possess a tertiary degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience, relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs:

- Expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment initiatives, with the ability to engage respectfully with community groups and stakeholders, responding to their unique cultural needs
- Strong communication skills and proven capacity to build trusting, meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in employment program projects and workforce strategies, particularly gained through exposure to cultural diversity initiatives, development and retention
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership to provide influence of best practice solutions to attract, retain and develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Developed written communication skills, including an ability to prepare high quality businesses cases, papers, and reports for a variety of audiences
- Comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal culture, society, and the challenges impacting Victorian Aboriginal communities

**Working at Ambulance Victoria**

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of **Care, Accountability, Respect**and** Excellence** to life at AV, we want to hear from you

**Important information**

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified **AV5** under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.
- This position is not available to persons not of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent. (Permitted under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 s12 "A person may take a special measure for the purpose of promoting or realising substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute")_

**How to apply**
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
- Current resume
- A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description