RAP Partner
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Job Summary
Make a meaningful difference with us
Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
Join us in driving meaningful change for First Nations children young peoplefamiliesand adults.
As theReconciliationActionPlan(RAP)Partneryoulllead the coordination and delivery of key Reconciliation Action Plan(RAP)initiatives.Youllembed culturally informed practice and strengthen organisational capability across our services.
This specialist roleprovidestrusted cultural advice to leadersteamsand individuals.Working across programsyoullhelp turn reconciliation commitments into real operational outcomes.Make a lasting impact in how we support First Nations communities every day.
Given the nature of the work and the requirement to provide cultural leadership and lived experience insights it is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of theAnti-DiscriminationAct 1991 that the position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Your part in our UnitingCare team:
Support the delivery of RAP priorities across UnitingCare Queensland helping embed reconciliation commitments into everyday practice.
Design and deliver practical accessible learning and resources that build cultural capability and support respectful engagement with First Nations communitiesclientsand Elders.
Provide trusted real-world cultural advice to teams helping guide day-to-day decisions with confidence and care.
Build andmaintainstrong respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesorganisationsand Elders.
Contribute to projects and service improvements and provide clear well-prepared reportsinsightsand briefings to support leaders.
Keep RAP activity runningsmoothlybycoordinatingreporting tracking actions supporting governancerequirementsand working closely withstakeholders
What makes a difference for us
Tertiary qualifications ordemonstratedcompetency in Health and Community Services plus the ability to obtain required probity checks (NDIS Worker Clearance National Police Check).
Experience building strong respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
Ability to support a culturally safe workplace and build positive connections with First Nations staff.
A good understanding of the history and current experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and how this applies to service delivery.
Strong communicationskills with the ability to connect and build trust with a wide range of people.
Clear and confident writing and digital skills including creating practical resourcesreportsand communications.
Well organised and reliable with the ability to manage admin coordination and project work while keeping things running smoothly.
What makes a difference for you
The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team youll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. Were a proud not-for-profit with more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits- up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via theSalaryPackagingExplained link
A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance annual awards celebration wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year Diwali Ramadan NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
Child safe Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children young people adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
About Company
UnitingCare provides aged care, disability support, crisis support and health care across Queensland through a range of services. Learn more about what we do.
