RAP Partner FaDS

Make a meaningful difference withus

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 theRAP Partner FamilyandDisability Services (FaDS)youlllead the coordination and delivery of key Reconciliation Action Plan 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 intoreal operationaloutcomes.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 theAntiDiscriminationAct 1991 that the position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Drive RAP initiatives across Family and Disability Services embedding reconciliation commitments into everyday practice and strengthening culturally sensitive service delivery.

• Develop and deliver learning programs that build cultural capability andcocreate practical tools guidelines and frameworks that supportbestcreate practical tools guidelines and frameworks that supportbestpracticeengagement with First Nations communitiespractice engagement with First Nations communitiesclientsand Elders.

• Provide trusted specialist cultural and practice advice to teams supporting informed decisionmakingacrossFaDSmakingacrossFaDS.

• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Elders and organisationsrepresentingFaDSand the Mission RAP Team at key forums and advising on collaborationspoliciesand procedures.

• Inform new service models contribute to projects that improve cultural capability and accessibility and advise senior leaders through highquality reportsquality reportsinsightsand briefings.

• Coach and guide employees and volunteers involved in RAP activities and coordinate induction and ongoing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

• Maintain RAP governance and reporting requirements support coordination of action items and compliance and provide strategic direction to theFaDSCoolamon Group in line with RAPobjectives.

What makes a difference for us

• Tertiary qualifications ordemonstratedcompetency in Health and Community Services plus the ability to obtain required probity checks (LCS2 Blue Card NDIS Worker Clearance National Police Check).

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships that strengthen community capacity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.

• Proven capability in supporting culturally informed workforce practices and fostering safe meaningful relationships with First Nations staff.

• Sound understanding of historical and contemporary factors shaping outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their relevance to effective service delivery.

• Highly developed crosscultural communication skills with the ability to engage respectfully and confidently across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Strong writtenverbaland digital communication skills with the capacity to adapt messaging for varied audiences and contexts.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and experience across policy research project management continuousimprovementand First Nations workforce support.