11 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Eastern Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training, Projects
Reference: 29614
First Nations Cultural Safety Project Lead
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Eastern Health is committed to providing culturally safe care and Closing the Health Gap in outcomes experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians in the Eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne. The First Nations Cultural Safety Project Lead is responsible for reviewing, developing, implementing and evaluating cultural safety at Eastern Health and delivering on the actions from the inaugural Eastern Health Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (2022-2024) (RAP) with organisational support. The work will include project management to meet specific objectives in Eastern Health’s Innovate RAP relating to increasing the understanding, value and recognition of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning.
The Project Lead will also provide support to the Learning & Teaching team with First Nations focussed activities embedded in inter-professional education.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Part time
Not provided
Michelle RUTHERFORDMichelle.Rutherford@easternhealth.org.au