Program Manager | First Nations Kidney HealthFull timeAbout the CompanyKidney Health Australia was established in 1968 as the Australian Kidney Foundation. We are a not-for-profit organisation recognised as the voice for kidney health in Australia. We drive awareness and early detection of kidney disease through the delivery of high impact programs and services and are dedicated to improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with kidney disease, their families, and carers.First Nations Peoples experience disproportionate levels of kidney disease, regardless of whether their locality is urban, regional or rural. Alice Springs has the highest recorded rates of kidney failure per capita in the world. Kidney Health Australia is embarking on a new program of work and is committed to working with the community to improve outcomes for First Nations Peoples living with kidney disease.About the RoleThis position of Program Manager - First Nations Kidney Health is a new position created to lead Kidney Health Australia's work in First Nations kidney health. This role will involve extensive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Traditional Owners, Indigenous Communities, and health service providers to these Peoples. It will also play a key role internally at Kidney Health Australia in providing advice and expertise on First Nations culture and considerations to our broader team and programs.The incumbent will further develop and lead Kidney Health Australia's First Nations kidney health program, which will focus on identification, early detection, and prevention of progression of kidney disease in First Nations Peoples and communities, with a view to delaying or stopping progression towards kidney failure. It will require effective program development, project management skills, strategic ability, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, internally and externally.You will be:Friendly and outgoing with an enthusiastic can-do attitude.Driven and able to react quickly to change.Able to work effectively both within a team and autonomously, contributing to a positive team environment.Aligned with Kidney Health Australia culture.It is essential that you have:Demonstrated experience working with First Nations Peoples and organisations delivering health services to First Nations Peoples.Demonstrated program development and project management experience with the ability to prioritise and organise work and meet critical timelines.Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects with the input of multiple stakeholders.Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and work collaboratively.Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.How to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at ****** for further information on the role.Please submit applications in Word format only by COB, Wednesday 13th November 2024.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts, and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourages applications from Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians, together with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.
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