Cultural Advisor

JOBS FOR MOB!

We're excited to welcome a Cultural Advisor to Workforce Education, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Cultural Advisor undertakes a lead role in the development of a culturally safe workforce. This includes the design and delivery of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice Program (CPP), supporting and developing career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, growing and retaining the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce, and designing and promoting a range of culturally significant events within SCHHS and the wider community. In collaboration with the Service Manager the Cultural Advisor will also support the development and delivery of other initiatives that build the capacity of a culturally safe workforce and support the monitoring of relevant strategies and services including evaluation and reporting practices.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate a high-level understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inequities, and health issues to deliver informed, evidence based culturally appropriate education including knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the successful coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice Program (CPP).
• Coordinate and promote a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally significant events within the SCHHS and wider community.
• Coordinate, develop and implement initiatives that increase cultural capability within the SCHHS including those related to growing and retaining the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce by supporting career pathways and employment opportunities.

Remuneration value up to $134 984 p.a., comprising salary between $4167.80 - $4534.70 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5) (Fixed Term Temporary position available for 4 months). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/