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UnitingCare

Manager RAP

Brisbane

FULL TIME

October 14, 2024

Make a meaningful difference with us
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To be part of something bigger, achieving positive change by working with thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. As a Manager RAP you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

Your part in our Uniting Care team

Culture and Leadership

Embrace and contribute to a culture that recognises individual strengths and looks to support the ongoing development of a high performing team.
Collaboratively lead a culturally informed Uniting Care Leadership Framework, to provide supportive leadership and capability uplift.
Co-creation of tools and practice frameworks that support the delivery of consistent best practice when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, patients, cultural specialists, and Elders across the state.

Workforce

Establish a supportive workplace culture by working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous stakeholders including senior management, managers, supervisors and staff to gain a holistic understanding of determinants surrounding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment.
Work collaboratively with Uniting Care leadership in the development of a Reconciliation and Workforce Strategy which supports the implementation of RAP initiatives and targets.
Co-design with Uniting Care leadership a framework which supports a culture of safety within the organisation.
Perform an advisory role across Uniting Care in relation to complex Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cases, partnership and engagement matters of policy and procedure implementation.

Networking and Innovation

Develop and maintain an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network across selected service groups to advance information sharing, supporting peer learning and interaction, provide a collective voice on matters impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to share business initiatives and innovation.
Establish networks and relationships with Uniting Care Australia and its agencies to positively influence First Nations affairs nationally.
Support the works that inform the development of new service models, evidence based on community need, contemporary best practice, research, community profiles and evidence-based practice models, to achieve strategic priorities and aspirations.

Capability Enhancement – Reconciliation and Covenant

Work within the Uniting Care RAP implementation framework as approved by the AGR to ensure a focused approach to reconciliation while remaining agile to change in the sector and organisation.
Work alongside key Uniting Care groups in the development and implementation of RAP initiative and targets.
Work alongside the Director of Mission to understand the Covenanting story and embed broader spiritual theological knowledge into the Mission of Uniting Care Queensland reconciliation in action.
Support the work that informs the development of new service models, evidence based on community need, contemporary best practice, research, community profiles and evidence-based practice models, in order to achieve strategic priorities and aspirations.

Reporting and Oversight

Gives oversight to the preparation and submission of the monthly RAPWorks report, the annual RAP Impact Statement and Quarterly AGR RAP Reports.
Ensure RAP reporting is provided to the Executive Leadership team and the board frequently on the progress and impact of the Reconciliation Action Plan.
Manage alongside the Director of Mission, the financial performance of the RAP and government funded contracts received to support RAP initiatives.
Oversee the Reconciliation communications programs across internal and external social channels as well as ensure internal (intranet) and external Reconciliation websites are updated on a regular basis.

Other Duties

Other reasonable duties pertaining to supporting the works of reconciliation as directed by the Director of Mission.
Lead strategic projects and activities as required.

What makes a difference for us?

Knowledge and understanding of the historical and contemporary issues impacting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Tertiary qualifications/certifications or proven competency in workforce support and systems management, or related industry experience.
Demonstrated digital competency and written communication skills for a range of audiences.
Demonstrated oral communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience working with organisations to improve their culturally informed workforce practices to build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

We’d love you to be part of our Uniting Care family

For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of Blue Care, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At Uniting Care, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Uniting Care, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety

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