Description:
The Opportunity Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
We have an exciting opening available to join our Kulunga Aboriginal Unit at the Telethon Kids Institute! The key focus of the Kulunga team is to guide and support Research teams to connect with Aboriginal children and families and to build the capacity and development of Institute researchers working on Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing projects.
As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in building strong partnerships and engagement with Researchers, Aboriginal children, families and communities across the Kimberley region.
Your focus will be to closely liaise between the groups and guide our families, community members and Research Teams to work in partnership and to make informed decisions about research priorities, protocols and practice.
Some of your responsibilities will include : Acting as a point of contact between staff and families of various cultural backgrounds to ensure a culturally competent and safe interaction.
Coordinating and evaluating special events and celebrations as relevant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including NAIDOC and Reconciliation Weeks.
Coordinating the development, delivery and evaluation of Telethon Kids Health Promotion in the Kimberleys with research teams.
Representing Telethon Kids Kimberley on working parties, committees and conferences. Based in our office in Broome, this position will be offered on a full-time permanent basis.
About You This position would suit someone with a deep commitment to building the capacity of Aboriginal people and communities and an understanding of Aboriginal research and research design.
Along with that, the key to your success will be your skills and experience in the following : Relevant experience in an administrative, project management or business capacity.
Strong cultural awareness of varying cultures that reside within Western Australia. Experience in working with Aboriginal communities and multiple stakeholders, including demonstrated ability to consult with community and represents community views and interest.
Great communication and people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously and as part of a team.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff.
If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills;
we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include : Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Reward and recognition program.
Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery. How to apply If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigatetoour Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.
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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to . Click here for the Job Description Contact Name : Liam Bedford Contact Email : Closing Date : 4 / 3 / 2024Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirst Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work.
We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.
Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.
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