ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

The Partnership for Justice in Health (P4JH) is an alliance of self-determining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics, legal experts, national peak health and justice organisations, and individuals who are committed to working together to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and justice outcomes through addressing racism at the individual, institutional and systemic level.

As leaders operating at the interface of the health and justice systems, the P4JH has a unique understanding of the ongoing impact that racism and colonisation continues to have on First Nations people.

We are committing to harnessing our leadership, influence, and networks toamplify the voices and lived experiences of families severely impacted by racism in the health and justice systems.

The P4JH works collaboratively with its members and other key stakeholders in health and justice systems to:

• Create systemic change through providing resources, research and evidence-based solutions to embed culturally safe and anti-racist approaches;
• Empower mob to understand and exercise their rights to self-determination within the health and justice systems;
• Facilitate truth telling and education about sovereignty, colonisation and ongoing inequality;
• Advocate for and promote mechanisms that improve reporting and measuring racism and facilitate penalties for racism.

The P4JH is auspiced under the National Association for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role holds responsibility for coordinating the effective delivery of the Campaign and broadly involves:

• The provision of policy analysis and advice
• Strategic and operational planning and project management
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• The provision of secretariat support to members of the P4JH
• Safeguarding the financial sustainability of the campaign

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Providing high level strategic, political and policy advice to the campaign Co-Chairs, Leadership Group, Partnership Alliance and Working Group.
• Coordinating the development, review, and implementation of strategic and operational plans to elevate the direction and work of the Partnership.
• Leading and coordinating the development of key campaign publications and documents including but not limited to: submissions, discussion papers, speeches, media releases and social communication materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective networks with key stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and organisations, government agencies and members, non-government, industry, and community organisations.
• Supporting the coordination of the Leadership Group, Working Group and Partnership Alliance members and their projects through the provision of administerial support, including but not limited to the preparation of talking points, briefing papers and minute taking.
• Maintaining the budget and financial security of the P4JH through coordinating the collection of members financial contributions, managing and documenting expenditure, and providing financial statements, analysis, and reports
• Leading the management of campaign events, including online workshops, panels and in person launches and meetings.
• Undertaking other ad-hoc duties as requested.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be required to operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment, communicate persuasively, coordinate and engage stakeholders and hold a strong drive and commitment towards achieving health equity and equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.This is a Canberra-based position, located at the office of the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate with occasional interstate travel. Superannuation is 1% above compulsory rate, Salary packaging is also available.

If you require further information, please contact Karl Briscoe on (02) 6221 9222.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

A position description is attached.