Manager - Indigenous Programs

Pharmacycouncil; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Canberra is seeking a dedicated individual to lead initiatives aimed at promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This role involves managing the LIPPE® Network, creating educational materials, and ensuring cultural perspectives are integrated into policies. The ideal candidate has strong stakeholder engagement skills and a relevant higher education qualification. Expected salary is $120,000 per annum with additional benefits including salary packaging and the possibility of remote work.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Carpark

Wellbeing allowance

Assistance with home office setup

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organizations.
• Experience in developing training materials for a culturally safe workforce.
• Sound knowledge of healthcare systems in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and implementation of LIPPE® Network activities.
• Develop communications and materials for network growth.
• Guide the inclusion of First Nations perspectives in policy.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Stakeholder engagement

Educational material development

Regulatory environment knowledge

Education

Higher education qualification in health, education, or Indigenous policy

Job description

We provide a supportive environment, that includes :

• Providing a culturally safe and aware workplace where all employees are trained in Cultural Awareness.
• Understanding the importance of cultural, family and kinship obligations.
• Flexibility and understanding of sorry business obligations.
• Acknowledging and supporting staff to prevent them from experiencing cultural load.
• Providing access to our EAP.
• Providing a wellbeing allowance.
• Providing mentorship or training when and if required.

Remote and hybrid work considered.

Assistance with home office setup.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Lead the ongoing growth and implementation of LIPPE® Network activities in collaboration with the LIPPE® Steering Committee in line with the LIPPE® Network strategic plan.

Manage the ongoing needs of the LIPPE® Network including the meetings of the Steering Committee.

Supported by the Communications and Events team, develop and provide LIPPE® materials, website, social media content and events to support network growth and impact.

Lead the preparation of reports, conference papers, presentations and materials for sharing with APC Board, APC Executive, LIPPE® Network members, LIPPE® Steering Committee and external stakeholders including the Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Council of Pharmacy Schools of Australia and New Zealand (CPS).

The Cultural Safety within APC

Supported by the Cultural Safety and Indigenous Advisor :

Provide policy guidance to Business units to ensure they include a First Nations perspective in their processes and products.

Assist the promotion and growth of our peoples understanding of cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People through continued training and assessment.

Provide guidance on our reconciliation journey through our current and future Reconciliation Action Plans or alternate pathways.

Provide advice and support to the Professional Services teams including support for delivery of training and assessment of cultural safety for overseas trained pharmacists, support education providers to meet accreditation standards, and cultural safety in development of research, policy and standards endeavours.

Provide guidance and advice to the Executive and Head of People & Culture to steer the development of appropriate activities within APC to grow cultural safety within the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, and Advocacy

With direction from the APC Indigenous Health Strategy Group (IHSG) and supported by the Cultural Safety and Indigenous Advisor, provide guidance to achieve our commitment to driving a culturally safe workforce for First Nations People.

Supported by the Cultural Safety and Indigenous Advisor, support Indigenous Programs functions in a collaborative manner to encourage maximum engagement within the wider team and continue to develop and maintain relationships with local and international Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders to grow the LIPPE® Network membership and partnerships.

Develop advice on external consultations as required to give a cultural safety and First Nations perspective.

Represent the APC effectively in public and stakeholder forums as required including fostering effective communication networks with stakeholders.

Represent LIPPE® in external meetings, conferences, working parties and other fora as required.

Experience / Qualifications

Minimum :

• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and stakeholders
• Experience in developing educational materials for developing a culturally safe workforce for First Nations Peoples
• Excellent and engagement skills and ability to work constructively with a range of stakeholders in health, education and regulation
• Higher education qualification in health, education and / or Indigenous policy
• Sound knowledge of, or experience working in, the healthcare system, health policy and regulatory environment or a health practice setting in Australia.

Experience in pharmacy practice in Australia

Please submit a 1-2 page covering letter (this is important) outlining your interest in the role along with your resume via the Apply Now button.

$120,000 - per annum + salary packaging, super, carpark, remote or hybrid, PBI