Senior First Nations Strategy & Partnerships Lead

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverchain Group is seeking a Senior First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Lead to shape commitments with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will act as the organisation’s voice on First Nations strategy with direct influence at Executive and Board level.

You will oversee the finalisation and rollout of the Partnership Strategy and RAP, ensuring culturally safe, responsive and fair care nationwide.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading First Nations engagement strategy or partnership roles.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and self-determination principles.
• Senior-level experience in stakeholder engagement and governance.
• Proven track record delivering strategic initiatives and leading organisational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for strategic documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and delivery of the First Nations Partnership Strategy to time and scope.
• Lead delivery of the current RAP and help develop future RAPs.
• Provide executive and board level strategic advice on health equity and access.
• Contribute to governance mechanisms that include First Nations voices in decision-making.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and peak bodies.
• Co-design initiatives reflecting community priorities and Closing the Gap commitments.
• Embed cultural safety in workforce, care delivery and policy.
• Grow First Nations suppliers and lead procurement strategy.
• Lead recruitment and career progression for First Nations employees.
• Identify and secure resources and funding for First Nations programs.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on progress including data sovereignty considerations.

Skills

First Nations engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Governance

Policy development

Job description

Silverchain Group is seeking a Senior First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Lead to shape commitments with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will act as the organisation’s voice on First Nations strategy with direct influence at Executive and Board level.

You will oversee the finalisation and rollout of the Partnership Strategy and RAP, ensuring culturally safe, responsive and fair care nationwide.