First Nations Workforce & Development Lead

Austin Health · Heidelberg · Posted 20 hours ago

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$85k to $100k Part-timeRemote

Indigenous, Health Care and Allied Health, HR and Employment Services

Not For Profit (NFP)

Job description

Permanent, part-time opportunity

32 hours per week (negotiable)

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the First Nations Health Unit

The First Nations Health Unit is a strategic division dedicated to improving health, wellbeing, and cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It leads key initiatives such as the Cultural Safety Plan, Aboriginal Employment Plan, and oversight of the Ngarra Jarra Aboriginal Health Service. The Unit works closely with People & Culture to embed cultural safety across workforce practices and strengthen engagement with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.

About the role

The First Nations Workforce & Development Lead plays a pivotal role in advancing Austin Health’s commitment to reconciliation, cultural safety, and Aboriginal workforce development. This identified position provides end-to-end support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the employee lifecycle — from attraction and recruitment through onboarding, retention, career development, and progression.

A regular day will see you:   

Lead culturally safe recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Support implementation of the Aboriginal Employment Plan and Cultural Safety Plan.

Provide mentoring and career development support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Build relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal teams to embed cultural safety into workforce practices and policies.

About you

You are passionate about creating culturally safe and inclusive workplaces and have a strong commitment to improving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You bring excellent communication skills, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a collaborative approach to your work. Your energy, drive, and commitment to continuous learning will help you thrive in this role.

You’ll further bring with you:

Experience in designing and delivering culturally safe workforce initiatives.

Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural values and employment barriers.

Ability to mentor, coach, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees across all career stages.

High-level interpersonal and communication skills to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.

A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.

Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sarah Joyce, Director - First Nations Health at [email protected] using the subject line: First Nations Workforce & Development Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

About Austin Health

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About Austin Health

Austin Health provides tertiary health services, education, and research across multiple campuses in Melbourne. Their Community Integration & Leisure Services team focuses on helping individuals with acquired disabilities reconnect with their communities and develop fulfilling lifestyles beyond hospital settings through collaboration and person-centred approaches.

Private: Austin Health has 1 other live role on this board.

Pay for this role sits below the typical band for Community Services & Care roles on this board ($92,000 to $107,000 across 29 listings with pay shown).

Roughly $47 an hour as a full-time equivalent.

Before you apply

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Roles from this employer typically stay open about 15 days on this board.

Working in Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a residential suburb in the northern part of Melbourne. It has a mix of leafy streets and welcoming community spaces, with access to local amenities. Employers in the area include healthcare facilities, retail businesses, and educational institutions, providing a variety of job opportunities across different sectors.

Heidelberg station serves the suburb, connecting it to the CBD and surrounding areas through the train network. Buses also operate within the suburb, making it accessible for commuting. The area is well serviced by roads, which facilitates travel for those who prefer to drive.

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