First Nations Partnership Specialist - NT

Job Description

Career Opportunities: First Nations Partnership Specialist - NT (33213) Requisition ID 33213 - Posted - Hearing Assessment Prog - Full Time - Permanent - Corporate Support Office - NT - Australia First Nations Partnerships Specialist - NT ● First Nations Identified Position ● Key member of the First Nations team Want to improve the lives of Australians, no matter who they are? Join us and build a career and future you’ll be proud of. It matters more at Hearing Australia Hearing Australia is a trusted leader in our field. Working across the country, we exist to support and empower people through hearing health when and where they need it. Your opportunity As a First Nations Partnerships Specialist, you’ll be reporting to the First Nations Program Manager and will be responsible for the strategic management and oversight of relationships with First Nations Stakeholders at a State and Regional Level. Here’s how you’ll do it: Forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones with key First Nations Stakeholders to support Hearing Australia’s commitment to improving ear health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Actively contribute to First Nations reporting, data collection, checking, and collation at a State level. Work closely with State Clinical Operations Managers on the development and implementation of the Shared Hearing Services Plans and service level agreements (SLA’s). Provide cultural advice to hearing centres and support the delivery of cultural competency training as required. Attend regular meetings with State Operations Manager and other team managers. Take reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. What you’ll bring We believe the successful candidate will have an ability to communicate effectively and build and maintain constructive and respectful partnerships with First Nation peoples and stakeholder groups. You’ll bring: This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island position. This position is for a person who is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and who is accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. A Certificate IV or higher in health, leadership, community services and/or management and/or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role. Current Working with Children Check (or ability/willingness to obtain). Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite. Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Experience working with First Nations communities in a culturally sensitive and safe manner. What matters most? It’s simple – your drive to help anyone and everyone who needs us. And you’ll see your role as a real responsibility and an incredible opportunity to make an impact on lives across the country. Why Hearing Australia? There’s so much to love about a role with us. But our people say there’s three things that set us and their careers apart: How we do what we do : Our vision is to deliver the best hearing solutions for anyone, anytime, anywhere. Who we work with: Here, you’ll support and empower clients of all backgrounds. Where we’re going next: As our industry evolves, we’re committed to learning and improving what we do and how we do it. What does that mean for you? As a First Nations Partnerships Specialist, you’ll know that every day, your work is helping children and adults who need us. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including: 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. Let’s create the gold standard of hearing care We will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay), a current driver’s licence and must have rights to work in Australia. Hearing Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr