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Hearing Australia · 2 days ago

First Nations Strategy & Partnership lead

Community Services Unit

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Hearing Australia is a trusted leader in hearing health, dedicated to supporting and empowering people across the country. The First Nations Strategy & Partnership Lead will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives that strengthen First Nations partnerships and cultural integrity within the organization.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead First Nations Ear Health and associated peak (e.g. NACCHO) stakeholder engagement nationally, advise on local/state engagement strategies to maintain cultural integrity

Lead the development of the Hearing Australia RAP process with support from the First Nations Executive Sponsor and be accountable for driving outcomes

As necessary, represent Hearing Australia in external forums, speaking at public events related to the First Nations national and organisational agenda. Build mutually beneficial relationships

Act as the cultural authority and advisor for organisational projects and decision-making

Support the delivery of professional training and development in collaboration with L&D team for First Nations staff and staff more broadly including designing onboarding and mentoring programs for First Nations staff

Advise and develop policies, protocols, and frameworks that prioritise cultural integrity and accountability

Monitor cultural aspects in service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction, report on insights and trends

Provide strategic advice to the Managing Director and Head of Community Services on First Nations strategy and government relations

Mentor FN Partnership Specialists to support their engagement and effectiveness in their role

Qualification

AboriginalTorres Strait Islander knowledgeStakeholder engagementRAP frameworks knowledgePolicy developmentStrategic thinkingCo-design approachesCultural integrityCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position

Strong understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hearing Health sector

Proven experience in stakeholder engagement at national, state, and local levels

Good knowledge of RAP frameworks and First Nations policy development

Strong communication skills and experience in the development of policy and strategy, preferably in Aboriginal affairs

Strategic thinking and experience with co-design approaches

Exceptional communication and influencing skills

Willingness to have a Police Check conducted

Current driver's licence

Must have rights to work in Australia

Benefits

Attractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers)

Paid parental leave

Attractive salary package includes a generous 15.4% superannuation

Flexible work arrangement opportunities to support work, personal and family commitments