Locations: O'Keefe House, Katherine District HospitalTime Type: Full timePosted On: Posted 2 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: JR0000011820Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a. (Exclusive of 17%)Location: Katherine | Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman CountryWe are seeking an Indigenous Engagement and Project Officer to promote Indigenous perspectives and facilitate pathways into allied health for Indigenous youth in the Northern Territory.As a vital member of the Youth Engagement in Allied Health (YEAH) team, you will enhance community links with local schools, developing programs that empower young people to pursue allied health education, training, and career pathways. Your role will involve attending school expos, community events, and campus open days, collaborating with internal teams, local schools, and external partners.The successful candidate will engage purposefully with individuals, families, and local communities, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, in a manner that is culturally respectful, equitable, and inclusive.If you are passionate about making a positive impact for Indigenous allied health, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating meaningful change!The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1995 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.About YouIdentify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be recognised as such by an appropriate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander body.Hold a diploma and subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or training.Demonstrate understanding of issues impacting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health and education.Demonstrate an ability to maintain networks and professional relationships across the NT, including with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.Demonstrate capacity to deliver quality customer service.Demonstrate sound computer skills including experience with Microsoft suite of programmes.How to ApplyYou are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.For more information regarding this position, please contact Maddy Bower.Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 20 Oct 2024At Flinders, we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.#J-18808-Ljbffr
