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Reconciliation and Anti-Racism Coordinator

cohealth
  • Join a diverse workforce and enjoy our inclusive workplace culture
  • Contribute to a shared goal of health and social equity
  • Option for 1 ADO per month

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.

Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their roles. That's why we're committed to enabling staff's full participation through promoting workplace flexibility and the provision of reasonable adjustments, as well as opportunities for attending staff-development to increase your skills and hone your practice.

About the role

The role will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to proactively facilitate the implementation of cohealth's reconciliation initiatives. cohealth strives to create culturally safe and inclusive work environments and services in partnership with First Nations coworkers, consumers and communities. Working closely with established working groups, the team leader will coordinate actions outlined in the current plan, ensuring strong ongoing engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander coworkers, internal and external stakeholders including Elders and community groups. Through a process of learning and listening, the role will be responsive to the needs of community, ensure initiatives remain impactful and support cohealth to embed reconciliation across the organisation.

Your daily duties will vary but will include:

  • Work with competing priorities to facilitate the implementation and reporting of cohealth Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and anti-racism work.
  • Working closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health team, develop and maintain relationships with key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations; to support shared activities, arrange events in collaboration with the Aboriginal Health Team and avoid duplication in efforts to achieve objectives set out in the RAP.
  • Facilitation of Reconciliation meetings to focus on the development, implementation, evaluation, promotion and reporting of reconciliation initiatives on behalf of the organisation.
  • Provide advice to help build community and organisational capability in relation to culturally safe community engagement and community-led practice, and other areas of expertise, contributing to the implementation of cohealth's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and other key plans and strategies.
  • Represent cohealth in key meetings/forums/conferences (both internally and externally) relevant to the work to promote and profile our work, in turn to better partner and avoid duplication of efforts across cohealth

Additional information can be found in the Position Description attached below.

What we're looking for:

  • Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander / First Nations and has extensive experience meaningfully and deeply engaging community with a strong commitment to and knowledge of culture.
  • Appropriate tertiary degree (e.g. public health, social sciences, behaviour change or similar discipline), or at least 3 years' experience in a role delivering organisational cultural initiatives.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship brokerage skills with a demonstrated capacity to build and manage internal and external partnerships; establishing and sustaining strong relationships, including the ability to influence and achieve positive change.
  • High level project management skills, experienced working in a self-directed way and collaborating as part of a high performing team to meet varied deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity.
  • All Healthcare workers in Victoria are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and will need to provide evidence before commending employment with cohealth.

Application process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the four questions provided on Talent Propeller. Please note we require a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be considered for this role.

In line with our commitment to have a workforce that reflects the community we're serving, we strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+ and/or with disability.

To apply for this job, click Apply Now.

Ref code: 5694764.

A position description is attached.

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