Senior Advisor - Cultural Safety Training (Designated Aboriginal Position)

Are you seeking an opportunity to develop your existing experience in facilitation, project management, engagement, and capability development? If so, this rewarding role may be for you!
In this exciting and challenging role, you will support and enable the self-determination reform agenda across DEECA through the implementation of the Action Plan for Pupangarli Marnmarnepu ‘Owning Our Future' – the Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-2025. Accountabilities of this role will include, facilitating Aboriginal Cultural Safety training to DEECA's workforce, implementing, and embedding Aboriginal Cultural Safety initiatives, engaging with learning and development providers, preparing detailed project work, and supporting the implementation of communication and engagement strategies for capability and cultural development projects and programs.
You will experience a great team environment with plenty of opportunity for growth and development, alongside a flexible and supportive work environment with an ability to influence change. If you possess a ‘can do' attitude with a strong Cultural Safety background including experience in project management and delivery, then we welcome your application.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and understanding of current challenges, issues, opportunities, and community aspirations amongst Aboriginal Victorian communities.
• Extensive experience in facilitation, using knowledge of cultural and communication sensitivities.
• Capability development - demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative learning and organisational development programs and initiatives that achieve business objectives.
• An appropriate qualification in a field such as learning and development, organisational development, education or a related discipline, (or working towards one) will be highly desirable but not essential.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 4 February 2024.
Other relevant information:
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the .
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
Thisposition is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for appointment to this position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
We recognise the significant responsibility to enable self-determination, be accountable to Traditional Owners and provide opportunities to strengthen First Peoples' connection to Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to celebrate their culture, and spiritual and belief systems.
For general information about Aboriginal Employment at DEECA, please contact .
We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.