About the Role
We are seeking an experienced EL1 Assistant Director – Cultural Safety Learning to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of cultural safety learning and development initiatives.
In this strategic yet hands-on role, you will focus on building workforce capability to improve access to services for First Nations peoples and communities. You will lead the design of workplace capability initiatives, provide high-level policy and strategic advice to senior executives and drive co-design and stakeholder engagement across First Nations peoples, communities and organisations. Applications from First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
... - Program Design & Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and capability development initiatives that advance strategic objectives.
- Executive Advice & Briefing: Provide high-level cultural safety learning, policy, and strategic advice to senior executives, preparing complex, accurate and evidence-based documentation including Ministerial briefs, submissions and committee papers.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Co-Design: Oversee engagement processes to ensure effective co-design, consultation and collaboration across internal business areas, First Nations communities and key partners.
- Strategic Representation: Represent the federal government agency in high-level internal and external forums, working groups and committees to advocate for embedding cultural safety in policy and training outcomes.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Risk: Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities to track deliverables, performance measures and strategic risks.
- Leadership & Change Advocacy: Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a safe workplace culture while advocating for responsive, strengths-based approaches to training systems.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- First Nations Engagement & Partnership: Demonstrated experience building trusted, respectful relationships and working in genuine co-design partnerships with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations.
- Learning & Capability Development: Expertise in instructional design, adult learning and leading complex workplace capability initiatives integrated with risk and governance principles.
- Cultural Safety Knowledge: Deep understanding of First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives, with proven capability to embed these into capability development, policy and program design.
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to analyse diverse data sources, assess policy impacts and deliver evidence-based recommendations in complex environments.
- Leadership & People Management: Demonstrated background leading high-performing teams, managing resources, setting priorities and mentoring staff.
- Communication & Representation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including high-level briefing experience and representation in external forums.
Eligibility Requirements
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
- Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo relevant background and suitability checks.
- Desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) and relevant tertiary qualifications. Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or relevant government agencies is highly regarded.
How to Apply
If you have the technical expertise and leadership drive to shape workforce cultural safety standards, submit your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience against the role requirements.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
experience
3 years
