AddressPursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opening available to join our Kulunga Aboriginal Unit at the Telethon Kids Institute!
The key focus of the Kulunga team is to guide and support Research teams to connect with Aboriginal children and families and to build the capacity and development of Institute researchers and staff working on Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing projects.
As the Capacity Building Coordinator, you will play an integral role in supporting the implementation of our Aboriginal Employment and Capacity Development Strategy which aims to facilitate further Capacity Building opportunities of our Aboriginal staff and students to enhance the sustainability and skills of our workforce.
Reporting to our Operations Manager and closely working with other members of the Kulunga team, you will support the design of Capacity Building plans, projects and programs to facilitate awareness, understanding and positive relationships across the Telethon Kids Institute and local communities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Institute’s Aboriginal staff network and key stakeholder groups, including universities, will be a key focus of this position.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with site specific Cultural Awareness Training and other relevant cultural training including immersion programs, Aboriginal Research Methodologies and good clinical practice.Participating in collaborative projects across the Institute to strengthen and diversify knowledge and skills of staff and to further enhance community outcomes.Building sound networks and relationships to facilitate effective communication, information sharing and increased understanding of culturally appropriate practice between the Institute, Aboriginal staff and communities.Acting as a point of contact between staff and families of various cultural backgrounds to ensure a culturally competent and safe interaction.Based in our office in Broome, this position will be offered on a part-time basis (2.5 days per week) for 12 months in the first instance.
About You
This position would suit someone with a deep commitment to building the capacity of Aboriginal people and communities coupled with experience in the development and delivery of training. Along with that, the key to your success will be your skills and experience in the following areas:
Ability to use initiative and strong communication skills.Relevant experience in administration, project management or supporting training programs.A developed understanding of Aboriginal research, research design and application across diverse cultural settings.Great people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.Strong cultural awareness of varying cultures that reside within Western Australia.We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.Flexible work options and hybrid working.Reward and recognition program.Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.Access to Corporate Health Insurance.Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
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