First Nations Workforce Programs Coordinator

1 day ago


West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The First Nations Workforce Programs Coordinator will drive the establishment and coordination of First Nations workforce programs and pipelines across West Moreton Health (WMH) including, but not limited to, entry pathways, traineeships, work experience, internships, and cadetships across all disciplines. The First Nations Workforce Programs Coordinator will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain reliable and robust workforce pipelines with a view to supporting a sustainable workforce into the future.
This role will also support dedicated recruitment campaigns for First Nations vacancies across WMH.
About you
- Knowledge of historical and contemporary barriers for First Nations people accessing education and employment
- Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, developing and maintaining employment and development pathways for First Nations workers across all streams in a large, complex organisation.
- Ability to develop contemporary and innovative recruitment activities contributing to successful workforce planning and management.
- High level oral and written communication skills, problem solving/analytical abilities, and interpersonal skills including consultation, facilitation, and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate ideas using effective and creative methods to engage a broad and diverse audience.
- Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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