EL1 Assistant Director Cultural Safety Learning

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Finance & Accounting is partnering with a Federal Government client to appoint an EL1 Assistant Director, Cultural Safety Learning. This senior role leads the design and implementation of cultural safety learning initiatives to build workforce capability in the disability sector for First Nations peoples.

Key responsibilities include overseeing training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic reporting for executive stakeholders, with a focus on governance, risk, and co-design

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead design and implementation of complex training and capability development initiatives with risk and governance
• Strong project/program management methodology for planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, and leaders
• Deep understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, and cultural safety principles
• Analytical skills to assess policy impacts and provide evidence-based recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication including high-level briefing and reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and related capability initiatives
• Oversee scheduling, coordination, and delivery of training programs (facilitated and self-paced)
• Champion cultural change and strengths-based approaches within First Nations contexts
• Lead planning, performance monitoring, risk management, and reporting for executives
• Prepare Ministerial briefs, submissions, and committee papers with high-level advice
• Oversee stakeholder engagement and co-design with First Nations communities and organisations
• Represent the agency in internal/external forums, meetings, and negotiations
• Lead and mentor teams, manage workloads, and foster a safe, innovative workplace culture

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Co-design with First Nations

Risk governance

Job description

EL1 Assistant Director Cultural Safety Learning

EL1 Assistant Director - Cultural Safety Learning

• Senior Role, Disability Sector
• First Nations Cultural Safety Focus
• Fed Gov, 12 month contract

Are you a dynamic capability leader who wants to make an impact on a national scale by leading the design and implementation of cultural safety learning initiatives?

I am currently partnering with a prominent Federal Government client in the disability sector with this exciting and specialised role within the Capability and Partnerships Branch, First Nations Group. Applications from First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged.

About the Opportunity

In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of cultural safety learning and development initiatives that will build workforce capability to improve access to disability services for First Nations peoples with disability. The role aims to ensure staff create conditions for cultural safety, championing responsive, strengths-based approaches while aligning initiatives with strategic agency objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and workplace capability development initiatives.
• Overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of facilitated and self-administered training programs.
• Championing organisational and cultural change, advocating for strengths-based approaches tailored to First Nations community contexts.
• Leading planning, monitoring, evaluation, risk management, and reporting activities for executive stakeholders.
• Providing high-level cultural safety learning advice and preparing complex documentation, including Ministerial briefs, submissions, and committee papers.
• Overseeing stakeholder engagement and co-design processes in genuine partnership with First Nations peoples, communities, and organizations.
• Representing the agency in high-level internal and external forums, working groups, and negotiations.
• Leading and mentoring high-performing teams, managing workloads, and fostering a safe, innovative workplace culture.

Ideally you will possess:

• Proven ability to lead the design and implementation of complex training and capability development initiatives incorporating risk, governance, and co-design principles.
• Strong project/program management methodology, ensuring accurate planning, monitoring, reporting, and timely program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted, respectful relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organizations, and leaders through genuine co-design.
• Deep understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, perspectives, and cultural safety principles to embed into learning and policy design.
• Strong capability to analyse diverse data sources, assess policy impacts, and develop evidence-based recommendations in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-level briefing and reporting capabilities.

PLEASE NOTE: You Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.