AddressThis opportunity is offered in accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.
The Opportunity
Here at Telethon Kids, our vision is simple; happy, healthy kids!
Our Government Relations function sits within the Partnerships & Engagement portfolio. It principally involves engaging with State and Federal Governments to build connections and relationships that influence and impact policies and services to improve the health and wellbeing of children. The aim of the team is to strengthen and better coordinate our engagement with all levels of government so that we speak with one voice as an Institute and are recognised as a trusted partner.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Coordinator (Aboriginal Health) who will support the Director First Nations Leadership and Strategy in the coordination of partnerships with Aboriginal health and community organisations. The position holder will work with key research teams, particularly those involved in the Aboriginal Grand Challenge and Journey Together research projects, to facilitate three-way interactions between the Institute, our partners in Aboriginal health, and Government.
Working within the broader Engagement and Partnerships Team and closely with the Institute’s Kulunga Aboriginal Unit this role will also actively focus on making connections and engaging Aboriginal health and community organisations, supporting their capacity to use evidence-based research to deliver impact.
Some of your duties in this role will include, but not be limited to:
Assist by supporting our partners to build their capacity to work effectively with Government to influence service delivery and maximise impact.Working with the Head of Government Relations, assist in the development of a strategic Aboriginal health engagement strategy to build impact and translation of research outcomes.Working with the Research Development team, identify grant opportunities for partners to build capacity and impact and support partners with submissions.Track and maintain Government engagement activities in Aboriginal health, including submissions and meetings.Support internal communication, particularly across Partnerships and Engagement, to support activities.Conveniently located within the Perth Children’s Hospital, this exciting opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time. Part time may be considered for the right candidate.
About You
This position is well suited to someone with experience in Aboriginal health, government relations or stakeholder engagement and a proven capacity to provide advice and support.
The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:
An understanding of issues and challenges in the Aboriginal health and community engagement landscape, including the range of State and Federal Government authorities operating this space.Good interpersonal skills, and an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.Ability to research and analyse information and support the development of well-informed policy positions and recommendations.Good written and oral communication skills, including proving input into proposals and briefing notes and deliver presentations.Possess planning and organisational skills, including an understanding of how to use systems and processes to support activities.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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