• Darwin, Northern Territory
• 3-5 days per week, permanent opportunity
• $90,000 per annum plus super and full charitable status salary packaging

This is an Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

About the JCTS

Joint Colleges Training Services Pty Ltd (JCTS) is a joint venture of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (the RACGP).

JCTS will enable RACGP and ACRRM to deliver shared GP training activities for the Colleges’ respective fellowship training programs and includes the development and delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health strategic plans, cultural education and cultural mentorship, provide support and guidance to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services regarding the GP Training program and communities and other potential areas of collaboration.

About you

As one of our Cultural Educators, you’ll have a well-developed sense of personal responsibility and a grounded cultural identity combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organisational skills with a commitment to working cross-functionally and collaboratively.

To thrive in this role, you’ll have:

• a strong connection to and knowledge of community and traditional and contemporary ways of the region, including men’s business and other traditional customs
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and educate diverse audiences effectively
• sensitivity, empathy, and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds
• demonstrated understanding and experience in the design and delivery of cultural awareness and safety training
• an ability to develop and deliver presentations and hold small group discussions using powerpoint
• familiarity with the healthcare sector and the associated challenges of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities in the region

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll work in partnership with Medical Educators of a local GP Training region to assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of cultural awareness and safety training to registrars, supervisors and practice teams members.

Key to your success will be your ability to collaborate with and develop strong working relationships with our multi-disciplinary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health program team and the community. Some responsibilities will include:

• building effective working relationships and negotiating with key stakeholders to provide region wide support
• providing high level project development in the design and delivery of cultural awareness and safety training
• ensure high quality and evidence based cultural education content is presented to GP registrars, GP supervisors and other key stakeholders
• attending and actively participating / representing JCTS on relevant stakeholder committees, forums and meetings
• Prepare required reports in accordance with set timeframes and communicate effectively around progress, issues/barriers and support
• reviewing and providing feedback to registrars during in practice visits (External Clinical Teaching visits)

To apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your CV and cover letter as one document.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and interviews will commence with suitable applicants who have applied.

Towards the end of the process, applicants will be asked to complete pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks and/or a National Police Check.

Candidates interested in the role may also contact Peter Thomsen on [email protected], using the subject line: Cultural Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs, for more information in advance of lodging their application.

For a copy of the position description, visit here.

Recruitment Services for JCTS are provided by RACGP on behalf of both Colleges.

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.