Ahpra considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position. This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation.
Ahpra’s commitment to eliminating racism within healthcare in Australia.
Ahpra, in collaboration with 15 National Boards, administers the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) to ensure that all registered health practitioners in Australia – such as doctors, nurses, and dentists - are well-trained, qualified, and safe to practice.
Central to our efforts is the development of a culturally safe and respectful health workforce, one that acknowledges the rich healing traditions of Indigenous Australians, spanning more than 65,000 years, and addresses current disparities in healthcare access and safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Over the past seven years, we have been dedicated to making culturally safe practice a standard in healthcare and are committed to ensuring patient safety for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the future.
About the Role
Reporting to and supported by the National Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Culture Programs, the Senior Manager will lead and be accountable for the development, implementation, evaluation and effective management of Ahpra’s Cultural Safety training, support, and advice activities.
The Senior Manager will design, develop, and deliver new foundational cultural safety training programs for Ahpra staff, Executive, and board members, as well as creating and implementing programs aimed at supporting team leaders and managers within Ahpra to drive cultural safety change within their teams. This role will also support various operations and initiatives across Ahpra, including internal cultural safety activities, external training partners, community presence events, and other internal projects as they develop. The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Learning and Development team to build and enhance training content and work closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Unit (HSU) in the Strategy and Policy directorate to ensure consistency across our strategic goals and services.
The programs of work will interact with organisational capability, business partnering, employee services and health, safety and wellbeing functions to support anti-racism and cultural safety objectives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers. The role develops Ahpra’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to build a culturally safe, positive, engaging workplace free of racism.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Lead the development, implementation, facilitation, and continuous improvement of cultural safety training programs.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on cultural safety matters.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training programs are culturally appropriate and impactful.
- Oversee the delivery of training sessions, workshops, and seminars on cultural safety.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvement.
- Foster a culturally safe environment within Ahpra by promoting understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- Motivate and encourage the development of an efficient and effective team operating ethically and with a clear focus on delivering outcomes while building the capability, capacity and wellbeing of Ahpra’s workforce to create a safe, positive, engaged and inclusive workplace culture.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, Board and committee members.
- Monitor and report on the progress of cultural safety initiatives and their impact on Ahpra’s operations.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that support cultural safety and anti-racism within Ahpra.
- Collaborate with a team of People and Culture professionals in the development and implementation of cultural safety programs for employees, board and committee members.
- Supporting the recruitment and ongoing management of two new team members dedicated to this work.
Success in this role will come from:
- Your ability to understand the learning and support needs of our people and effectively realise our commitment to cultural safety and eliminating racism through comprehensive training programs.
- Your strong connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, communities, culture and working, knowing and living as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
You can read more in the attached role description: 
Snr Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Programs (CL8).pdf
What we offer:
- Flexible 3 days working from home with 2 days in the office.
- Access to an Indigenous Employee Assistance Program.
- Support and access to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff network.
- Access to a formal mentoring program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Cultural leave entitlements, as part of the Ahpra Enterprise Agreement.
- Attractive salary of $149,515 per annum plus superannuation.
To apply:
- Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
- Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position description.
- For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
- Closing date: 11.30pm AEDT Thursday 31 October 2024
Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including Flexible working policy.
Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
