Indigenous Engagement Support Officer (Identified)

Position DetailsFixed Term Until June 2025 | Part-Time at 0.4FTE – 0.8FTE NegotiableHigher Education Officer Level 4 | $69,919 - $75,409 p.a. pro rata.Location: Gove District Hospital / Yolngu CountryAbout Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT
At , our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.About the RoleFlinders University is looking for an Indigenous Engagement Support Officer in Yolngu Country (Gove District Hospital) who can establish and build links to the community. Leading cultural respect, you will assist in developing opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth to attend allied health outreach activities. This may include collaborating with individuals, families, communities, Government agencies, academic networks and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander allied health and health practitioner networks.The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1995 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.About YouWe are looking for an excellent communicator, who can demonstrate their ability to build relationships with people from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in a culturally respectful, equitable and inclusive way. You will have great organisational skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a busy environment. In addition, our candidate for these roles will need to identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is recognised as such by an appropriate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander body. We are looking for someone to make this role their own and encourage all interested applicants to apply.To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:Completion of a diploma and subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or trainingAn understanding of issues impacting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health and educationAbility to maintain networks and professional relationships across the NT, including with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholdersComputer skills including experience with Microsoft programmesExperience in the tertiary education sector in a student support role (desirable)Involvement/experience in supporting outreach educational programs delivered to primary and high school students (desirable).Life at FlindersWe're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So,17% Superannuation + salary packaging optionsFlexible working arrangementsWide range of professional development activities and servicesWe embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff6 weeks annual leave.Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous EmploymentFlinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.Prescribed Conditions for EmploymentA valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders UniversityNorthern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.NT Identified Positions: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1995 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.How to Apply and InformationYou are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of theFor more information regarding this position, please contactPlease see here for ourPlease see here for ourCertificationApplications to be submitted before 10.00pm:14 May 2024At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.Flinders. Fearless.