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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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