Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace About the role The purpose of the role is to improve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland through building the capacity and capability of the health workforce. This role will provide high level strategic leadership and management to identify, manage, implement and evaluate state-wide workforce initiatives including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander State-wide Cadetship Program and Deadly Start School Based Traineeship Expansion Program. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Provide high level strategic leadership and management in the initiation, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic workforce initiatives and reform, including the state-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetship Program and Deadly Start School Based Traineeship Expansion Program. Develop, manage and maintain effective partnerships with Hospital and Health Services, First Nations Workforce Branch, Department of Health, education providers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Healthcare Organisations and other relevant agencies to address workforce capacity and capability issues. Provide strategic leadership in state-wide service and workforce reform, and clinical education and training strategies, applying high level knowledge of factors influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers' access, engagement, and experience of health services. Lead and advocate authoritatively for the development of new policy and strategic initiatives across Queensland and nationally to improve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through delivery of culturally sensitive health services and development of training to employment pathways. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed. Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
