• Lead development and implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Five days of paid wellbeing leave plus five days paid Cultural Leave
• Cultural development opportunities as part of your professional growth

For over 40 years Lives Lived Well has been supporting people to live their lives well.

We are a not-for-profit healthcare provider that offers evidence-based services across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. We specialise in supporting people with concerns related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental health, veterans’ wellbeing, gambling, and people transitioning from correctional services.

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Reconciliation Implementation Coordinator to support the organisation with the development and implementation of our RAP.

As the Reconciliation Implementation Coordinator you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), working closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote cultural awareness and competency across the organisation.

This role can be either 0.8FTE or 1.0FTE and we are flexible around days of work.  We also offer flexibility in working arrangements including hybrid WFH options and the opportunity for some travel throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia supporting our 100+ service sites. 

Salary for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 (FTE) plus Super and Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 per annum. Start date for this role will be January 2025.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991. 

What you will bring

As an experienced RAP implementation professional eager to join a non-profit organisation you will be enthusiastic and dedicated to leading our commitment to reconciliation.

Skills and attributes you bring will include:

• A background in developing and refining the strategic direction for RAP implementation in alignment with company goals and objectives
• Project management skills that support the effective implementation of the RAP including establishing timelines, deliverables, performance indicators and identifying risks 
• Ability to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure policies, guidelines, and programs support the implementation of reconciliation strategies and initiatives
• Experience in promoting activities around significant dates and specific events and support the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and inclusion
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to engage and collaborate
• Strategic thinking with the capability to convert vision into practical plans
• Expertise in navigating complex organisational structures and influencing stakeholders at different levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, prioritising data-driven decision-making
• Employee engagement and coordination Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks internally

 Relevant qualifications in social sciences, project management, compliance or related fields are advantageous.

Our values are important to us - one of our value’s is “We ask why not and what’s next?” and we chose it for good reason. For us change means opportunity – to improve, to grow, to push the boundaries and to help more people, and your personal values will align with this.

Why Work for us

You’ll love working with talented people who share our values. Our services are as diverse as the communities we work in. And we’ve grown significantly in the past few years, with no plans of slowing down.

Some of our extensive benefits include:

• Both paid and unpaid Cultural Leave for special days and events
• You’ll work with us on our focus of people, purpose, impact, and growth
• I-CARE – Specialist Employee Assistance Program service with counselling from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander practitioners
• Access to WellMob – social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people 
• 85% of our current workforce think LLW is a truly great place to work (People Survey, September 2023) 

How to apply

For more information please contact Julie Dignan on 0410 514 273 or email [email protected] using the subject line: RAP Implementation Coordinator (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a copy of the Position Description.

We will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.