Aboriginal Education and Initiatives Consultant - Identified Position

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: 

1. Aboriginality. Aboriginality is considered a genuine qualification for this position and is authorised under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
2. Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning programs for a range of delivery modes.
3. Strong connection to and understanding of the historical and social issues impacting on contemporary health outcomes and health education priorities for Aboriginal people and demonstrated understanding of issues faced by Aboriginal communities in the greater western Sydney region.
4. Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and application of adult learning principles, and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Senior Management, other stakeholders and all staff within the organisation.
5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, consultation and communication skills, with proven experience to strategically engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve strategic goals, manage multi-faceted projects, meet tight deadlines and produce quality work with strong focus on attention to detail with high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across large and complex organisation.
7. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team.
8. High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Information For Applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website for information about applying to NSW Health agencies
• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15  for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nathalie Duroux on Nathalie.Duroux@health.nsw.gov.au and/or NSW Health Pathology’s Aboriginal Workforce Team at NSWPATH-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au 

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