Organisation: Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/VHMAMFNHP2024
Job posted: 14/11/2024
Closes: 25/11/2024
Job duration: 3 years
VicHealth is the world's first health promotion foundation and a global leader, as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre and a technical partner to UNICEF.
Impact systems for a healthier, fairer Victoria for First Nations peopleNewly created role to influence and enable changeThe Manager, First Nations Health Promotion is an exciting, newly created role, reflecting our commitment in our 10-year strategy to the health and wellbeing of First Nations Victorians. You will develop and nurture strong relationships across VicHealth and with key external stakeholders, including state government, and will work directly with VicHealth's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner organisations to effect change in the systems where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria live, work, and play.
A key aspect will be ensuring that Strong Young Mob, VicHealth's governance mechanism with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner organisations, transfers decision-making power and resources to the community and builds long-term capacity.
This opportunity is dedicated to identified applicants under our commitment to deliver better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
VicHealth will provide access to a First Nations Employee Assistance Program (EAP), connection to First Nations professional networks within the Victorian Public Service (VPS), and ongoing training on First Nations cultural safety for all staff.
Qualifications and experience required: Demonstrated track record of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and application of this knowledge in the context of self-determination reform in VictoriaExperience planning and delivering programs and investments for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians, communities, and organisationsDemonstrated understanding of using systems-thinking or a systems approach to addressing complex issuesDemonstrable communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with emphasis on developing and maintaining strong external stakeholder relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians, communities, and organisations.How to apply:
Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume. The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position and address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
You will be required to undertake a working with Children check.
For further information about the role, please contact Padam Chirmuley, Executive Lead, People & Culture on (03) 9667 1386. VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation job application system.
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