Aboriginal Employment Officer
2 weeks ago
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Not provided
Organisation: Austin Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Community Services, Health and Allied Health
Reference: 41952
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health, and rehabilitation.
Austin Health’s People Plan recognises a critical need to “Employ the Right People”. A key focus is growing and retaining our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce, promoting, and supporting a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusiveness. One of our goals as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan is to strengthen our engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities, by improving employment opportunities and ensuring patients and their families feel culturally safe at Austin Health.
The Aboriginal Employment Officer role will work as part of the Diversity and Inclusion team and support the delivery of our Aborginal Employment Plan 2021-24. The key focus of this role will be to contribute to and support our vision of being a culturally safe workplace and an employer of choice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This role will also build strong networks both internally and externally to identify opportunities to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander employment and support career development opportunities.
Who we are looking for:
- Someone with strong links to Aboriginal community.
- Experience working in a recruitment focused role or similiar (desirable but not esstenial).
- A passion for wanting to make a difference and increase employment & career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Build trusted relationships, networks and where possible, partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, Aboriginal health services, the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait
- Islander community, local schools, universities, employment networks, education providers and government agencies.
- The ability to use initiative and gain cooperation from key stakeholders in supporting the development and successful delivery of key projects and initiatives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and add value in decision making.
Austin Health is committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees can contribute to the best of their ability and strive to develop further. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength. We want them to thrive, be their best selves and feel engaged, safe and empowered. To achieve this, diversity and inclusion is essential to our culture and our values.
What's on offer for you? A collaborative working environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Benefits will also include salary packaging, our employee assistance program and connection with our Aboriginal Staff Network.
-
Project Officer
2 days ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full timeOngoing, full time opportunity based in Melbourne CBD - Play a critical role in implementing employment and career development initiatives under the department's Aboriginal Employment and Career Strategy - Salary range $90,067 - $102,192 per annum plus superannuation About us The Aboriginal Employment Team (AET) sits within the People and Workplace Services...
-
Employment Partner
2 days ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia WISE Employment Full time $71,740 per yearHello Werribee & Tarneit... We're HiringWISE Employment is seeking compassionate, empathetic and results-driven individuals who want to help make a difference in the community by empowering others to reach their potential through employment opportunities.At WISE Employment, our Employment Partners play an integral part in shaping the employment landscape for...
-
Project Officer
2 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety **Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192 Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services Reference: VG/DJ3201JUNE At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in...
-
Employment Partner
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia WISE Employment Full time $71,740 per yearHello Werribee ... We're HiringWe are seeking people who share our passion for assisting those with major, complex barriers to employment, such as Justice Involvement participants. Having a working knowledge of a second language is also highly desirable. Those who can speak Arabic, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Burmese are encouraged to apply.WISE Employment is...
-
Melbourne, Australia & District Aboriginal Co Full timeAboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care Case Support Worker (Identified) Posted: 06/11/2025 Closing Date: 20/11/2025 Job Type: Fixed Term Location: Prouses Rd Job Category: Community Services & Social Work Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only...
-
Melbourne, Australia & District Aboriginal Co Full timeAboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care Team Leader (Identified) Posted: 05/11/2025 Closing Date: 19/11/2025 Job Type: Fixed Term Location: Prouses Rd Job Category: Community Services & Social Work Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only...
-
Industry Employment Partner
1 week ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia WISE Employment Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per yearAre you passionate about making a difference? WISE Employment is seeking driven, solution-oriented individuals who thrive on helping others. If you have a strong sense of empathy and compassion for people living with disability, illness, injury, or employment barriers, this role could be perfect for you. We value individuals who go the extra mile, possess...
-
Aboriginal Employment Programs Coordinator
13 hours ago
Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety **Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725 Occupation: Human Resources Reference: VG/DJ4440 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things...
-
Aboriginal Employment Programs Advisor
2 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety **Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192 Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services Reference: VG/DJ4440 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their...
-
Aboriginal Graduate
3 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Full timeSubmit your application to apply for our new Graduate - Practice Support position with VACCA! The role of the Graduate - Practice Support works cooperatively within VACCA on a 12-month direct service delivery rotational employment program. VACCA ensures that a high quality, culturally appropriate service is delivered to all children, families and carers....
