About us

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the role

This role is only open to Indigenous identified candidates.

In this role you will implement, monitor and review RACS’ commitment to Indigenous Health and cultural safety; and support and provide advice to the Indigenous Health Committees and RACS staff for the advancement of Indigenous initiatives within RACS.

You will develop and maintain beneficial partnerships and relationships with key Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups and support RAC’s commitment to Indigenous health and cultural safety across all parts of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Indigenous Health Committee, Mina and other groups within RACS for the successful implementation, monitoring and review of RACS Indigenous Health commitments.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with Indigenous advisors in other health agencies and with relevant Indigenous organisations
• Assist with the identification and / or development of cultural safety and Indigenous cultural competence programme(s) for RACS trainees and Fellows
• Assist staff to increase their understanding of Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety
• Work with staff in all areas of RACS to deliver on the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan and ensure promotion and incorporation of processes aimed at improving health equity for Indigenous.

Skills and Experience

• A deep understanding of the cultural, social, and systemic challenges faced by Indigenous communities in accessing healthcare and professional training is essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required to foster strong relationships, influence decision-making, and promote a culturally safe and inclusive environment within RACS.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health services management, policy development, health education) or an equivalent combination of education, training and expertise.
• Experience in designing, coordinating and completing projects in a health or social services related environment
• Experience in engagement with and management of stakeholders
• Experience in provision of advice and specialised information to committees and management
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collect and analyse information and think critically
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office

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Royal Australasian College of Surgeons considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Benefits

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

• flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office
• RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)
• access to a wellbeing app
• annual wellbeing reimbursement
• additional, gifted leave at the end of the year
• access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses
• access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling

We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now" button to submit a cover letter and resume.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Indigenous Health (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.