Reconciliation Action Plan Project Manager

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We are committed to providing high quality, national data and analysis across the health, housing and community services sectors. This covers a wide range of areas, from health and welfare expenditure, hospitals, disease and injury, disability and mental health, to ageing, disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, homelessness, and Indigenous health and welfare.

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We offer a range of benefits including:

• access to flexible working arrangements to support your cultural commitments and connection to Country
• attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation
• excellent leave provisions including First Nations ceremonial leave and NAIDOC leave
• challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
• opportunities for professional development including study assistance

We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for all First Nations people and we welcome applications from those with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people, and people from other diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

We provide a culturally safe recruitment experience by ensuring that at least one panel member is a First Nations person, and all other panel members have completed the required cultural training. We also welcome any requests for other preferences or requirements you may have.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

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Position Summary

The Business and Technology Group delivers the corporate functions which support the organisation by providing Human Resources (HR), finance, ICT, and accommodation services.

The People and Facilities Unit (PFU) provides internal client service and support for recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, work health and safety, workplace relations, workforce reporting, staff performance, reception, and facilities.

We are an inclusive team with a fun and collaborative culture. We provide a supportive environment where employees can do their best work and be their best selves while working on rewarding challenges and making a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a First Nations professional who is experienced in developing or delivering programs of work (or projects), preferably within the context of First Nations and Reconciliation matters within the APS or a similar organisation to the AIHW.

The successful candidate will manage the implementation of our current Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and assist with the development of our next one in 2025. You will use your cultural knowledge and your work experience to ensure our RAP initiatives are delivered in an efficient, timely, and culturally sensitive manner.

Under general direction you will:

• Work with relevant stakeholders, including Senior Executives and the RAP Working Group (WG), to prioritise and deliver relevant RAP initiatives.
• Research, manage, and co-ordinate programs and activities initiated by the RAP WG.
• Manage the administration of the RAP WG, including providing secretariat duties, tracking progress against deliverables, and managing the RAP inbox.
• Prepare correspondence for all-staff emails, newsletters, and other mediums, regarding RAP WG initiatives and other First Nations information.
• Research learning opportunities to promote Reconciliation for all AIHW staff.
• Gather, prepare, and report data and information relating to RAP deliverables, including for internal reports and the annual Reconciliation Australia (RA) Questionnaire.
• Track and manage expenditure and analyse and report on financial information relating to RAP expenses.

As this function sits within the Human Resources (HR) Team, you may also wish to take the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience in other HR areas such as Work Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, Conduct & Performance, and Workforce Reporting.

Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate will have most or all of the following skills and knowledge:

1. Experience in supporting the delivery of programs or projects relating to First Nations and Reconciliation matters.
2. Ability to foster productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to draft reports and papers, and professionally present information to stakeholders in a range of formats.
4. Ability to manage projects, multi-task, and prioritise delivery of outcomes.
5. Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within, and contribute to, a team

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:

• be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted by your community as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• be an Australian citizen.
• undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check.
• obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute.

If you are successful in being progressing to the interview stage, you will be required to provide suitable evidence of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

A probationary period of six months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.

How to apply

Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time, you will need to register and provide a valid email address.

Your application must include:

1. A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information above and must be no more than 750 words.
2. Your current CV and the names of two referees.

Reasonable Adjustment

The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment process), you can note this in your application and provide details of any adjustments required. All efforts will be made to meet your requirements.

Reasonable adjustments may include but are not limited to additional interview time, being interviewed at a particular time of day, interview material printed in large font, making allowances for varying communication styles.

RecruitAbility

The AIHW is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with
disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant who declares that they have disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility on the application form and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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