Assistant Director - Cultural Safety Learning

Hoban; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment, partnering with a large Federal Government agency, seeks an EL1 Assistant Director - Cultural Safety Learning to lead strategic learning initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and advance First Nations outcomes.

You will drive the design and delivery of cultural safety programs, oversee training delivery, provide high-level advice to senior executives, and build partnerships across government and community groups in a nationally focused role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex learning, capability development or workforce uplift programs.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience working with, or a strong understanding of, First Nations communities, cultures and engagement approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-quality briefs, reports and executive correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of cultural safety learning programs and workforce capability initiatives.
• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of facilitated and self-paced training programs.
• Drive organisational and cultural change through the implementation of innovative, strengths-based learning approaches.
• Manage program governance, reporting, risk management and performance monitoring activities.
• Provide high-level strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain productive partnerships across government, community organisations and stakeholder groups.
• Mentor and guide team members while fostering a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Learning leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

First Nations engagement

Executive briefing

Job description

Assistant Director - Cultural Safety Learning

HOBAN Recruitment is partnering with a large Federal Government agency to recruit an experienced EL1 Assistant Director - Cultural Safety Learning to lead the development and delivery of strategic learning initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and support improved outcomes for First Nations peoples.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a highly capable professional with experience in learning and development, capability uplift, stakeholder engagement, and strategic program delivery. Working within a nationally focused team, you will drive cultural safety learning initiatives, influence organisational change, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of cultural safety learning programs and workforce capability initiatives.
• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of facilitated and self-paced training programs.
• Drive organisational and cultural change through the implementation of innovative, strengths-based learning approaches.
• Manage program governance, reporting, risk management and performance monitoring activities.
• Provide high-level strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain productive partnerships across government, community organisations and stakeholder groups.
• Mentor and guide team members while fostering a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience leading complex learning, capability development or workforce uplift programs.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience working with, or a strong understanding of, First Nations communities, cultures and engagement approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-quality briefs, reports and executive correspondence.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence, collaborate and drive strategic outcomes.

Highly Regarded

• Experience working in government, policy, learning and development, training, human resources or related environments.
• Qualifications in education, training, human resources, public policy, social sciences, Indigenous studies or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting initiatives that improve outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities.

Why Apply?

• EL1 leadership opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government program.
• Nationally focused role with meaningful social impact.
• Opportunity to influence workforce capability and organisational culture.
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholders.

Applications from First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged.

Australian Citizenship is required for this position.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.