Blak and Proud Coordinator

Job Type: Contract

Location: Brisbane

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Please note that it is a genuine requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).
About ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

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Job Description
About the Role
This role exists to support the Blak and Proud research study. The role will support community engagement with the research project, development of resources, coordination of training and implementation of changes within ATSICHS Brisbane.

Duties

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including community members, staff and partners.
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the governance structures in place for the project.
• Support the development and documentation of the new practice model for LGBTQIASB+ healthcare at ATSICHS Woolloongabba clinic.
• Support the development and documentation of the new accreditation standards.
• Support the development of proper communication strategies internally and externally related to the new model of care.
• Support a communication and marketing strategy for accreditation of the BLAK PRIDE certification program.

Culture
You will be a part of unique and supportive culture where every team member is treated and values as an individual.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $82,732 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
• Full-time position on a 1-year contract.
• Being able to work for the community.
• Supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.

Desired Skills And Experience
COVID-19 Requirements

• Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid 19 vaccine is encouraged.

Required

• A certificate or diploma in a relevant health, administration or services field.
• Experience supporting the rollout of programs or projects.
• Strong understanding of cultural, social, and economic issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to meet project milestones, arrange meetings, workshops & interviews (participants), document minutes and actions, follow up with stakeholders, arrange training.
• Deep knowledge of the cultural, social, and economic factors affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly for those who identify as LGBTQIASB+.
• Strong understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health service sector including primary health clinic operations and systems.
• Appreciation of the principles of research working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities including the self determination of research that is led by community through community-controlled organisations.

Desirable

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Addition Requirements

• National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card) or be eligible to apply.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Evidence of Work Rights.
• Travel between work sites on a regular basis.

How To Apply
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.