Cultural Safety Learning & Development Opportunities - APS6 & EL1

Job description

Cultural Safety Learning & Development OpportunitiesAPS6 Learning Design and Delivery Coordinator | EL1 Assistant Director, Cultural Safety Learning

Brisbane CBD | 12-Month Assignments | Full-Time | Hybrid Working

We are seeking experienced professionals for two opportunities within a specialist government team focused on designing and delivering cultural safety learning initiatives. These roles will contribute to building workforce capability, embedding culturally safe practices and improving access to disability services for First Nations peoples with disability.

Working collaboratively with First Nations stakeholders, communities, subject matter experts and internal business areas, you will help develop meaningful, evidence-based learning solutions that support organisational priorities and culturally safe service delivery.

Applications from First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged.

The Opportunities
EL1 – Assistant Director, Cultural Safety Learning
$602.55 per day + superannuation

This leadership opportunity will see you drive the development and implementation of cultural safety learning and workplace capability initiatives across the Agency. You will lead program planning, stakeholder engagement, co-design, governance and reporting, ensuring learning strategies align with organisational objectives and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of cultural safety learning programs and workplace capability initiatives.
• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of facilitated and self-directed learning programs.
• Champion organisational and cultural change, advocating for responsive, strengths-based approaches that reflect First Nations cultural and community contexts.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and leaders, ensuring genuine partnership and culturally safe co-design.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on cultural safety learning, policy and workforce capability development.
• Lead program planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including tracking milestones, performance measures, risks and deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality executive reports, briefs, submissions and committee papers.
• Represent the Agency in high-level meetings, working groups, forums and negotiations.
• Lead and support team members, manage competing priorities and resources, and promote continuous improvement.

About you
You will bring demonstrated experience leading complex learning, training or workplace capability initiatives, supported by strong program management, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.
You will be able to analyse diverse data sources, assess policy impacts and develop evidence-based recommendations in complex and changing environments. Your ability to lead teams, manage strategic and operational risks, and influence organisational change will be essential.
You will also demonstrate the ability to build respectful and effective relationships with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations, working in genuine partnership to deliver culturally safe outcomes.

Highly desirable

• Experience working with First Nations peoples, communities and/or organisations.
• Experience leading or contributing to training design and delivery, particularly in First Nations policy or service delivery.
• Relevant qualifications in education, training, human resources or a related field.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).

Experience working with or within the NDIA, National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), or the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, will be highly regarded. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, social sciences, law, Indigenous studies or a related field are also desirable.

APS6 – Learning Design and Delivery Coordinator (Cultural Safety)
$60.26 per hour + superannuation

This role is suited to a learning and development professional who enjoys designing engaging learning experiences and coordinating their delivery across diverse audiences. You will contribute to the development, facilitation and evaluation of cultural safety learning initiatives, helping build workforce capability and support improved outcomes for First Nations peoples with disability.

Working alongside the Assistant Director, First Nations stakeholders, subject matter experts and business areas, you will develop accessible, evidence-based learning solutions delivered through face-to-face, virtual and blended formats.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, facilitate and evaluate learning solutions, including workshops, virtual learning, blended programs and supporting resources.
• Apply instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles and contemporary learning technologies to create engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Facilitate learning sessions for diverse audiences using effective adult learning and group facilitation techniques.
• Coordinate the scheduling, administration and delivery of facilitated and self-paced learning programs.
• Consult with First Nations stakeholders, subject matter experts and internal business areas to identify learning requirements and ensure content is accurate, culturally safe and fit for purpose.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, data analysis and stakeholder consultation, recommending improvements to learning products and delivery approaches.
• Monitor project milestones, risks and deliverables, maintain documentation and contribute to program reporting.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you
You will have experience in learning design, training development, facilitation or capability development, with knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory and learning evaluation frameworks.
You will understand the importance of cultural safety when working with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations, and be able to contribute to respectful, collaborative and culturally appropriate learning approaches.

You will also demonstrate strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements and use evidence to inform recommendations.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, training, human resources or a related field.
• Experience working with First Nations peoples, communities and/or organisations, or a demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice.
• Experience designing or delivering training, particularly in First Nations policy or service delivery contexts.
• Experience using learning management systems and learning development tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, LEAP or comparable platforms.
• Experience delivering face-to-face, virtual and blended learning experiences.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Experience working with or within the NDIA, NIAA, or the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Tertiary qualifications in public policy, social sciences, law, Indigenous studies or a related field will also be regarded favourably.

About the Work
Both positions sit within a specialist cultural safety learning function focused on strengthening workforce capability and supporting the Agency to better meet the needs and aspirations of First Nations communities.
These opportunities offer the chance to contribute to culturally safe learning and development initiatives, build collaborative relationships and support improvements in how disability services are accessed and delivered for First Nations peoples with disability.

Assignment Details

• Location: Brisbane CBD.
• Duration: 12 months.
• Employment basis: Full-time, standard business hours.
• Working arrangements: Hybrid flexibility, with up to two days working from home per week.
• EL1 rate: $602.55 per day + superannuation.
• APS6 rate: $60.26 per hour + superannuation.
• Eligibility: Australian citizenship is essential.

Apply Now
If you have the relevant experience and are motivated to contribute to meaningful cultural safety learning and workforce capability initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
Please indicate whether you are interested in the EL1 Assistant Director or APS6 Learning Design and Delivery Coordinator opportunity and outline your relevant experience in learning and development, stakeholder engagement and culturally safe practice.

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