EL1 Assistant Director - Cultural Safety Learning

Senior Role, Disability Sector

First Nations Cultural Safety Focus

Fed Gov, 12 month contract

Are you a dynamic capability leader who wants to make an impact on a national scale by leading the design and implementation of cultural safety learning initiatives?

I am currently partnering with a prominent Federal Government client in the disability sector with this exciting and specialised role within the Capability and Partnerships Branch, First Nations Group. Applications from First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged .

About the Chance In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of cultural safety learning and development initiatives that will build workforce capability to improve access to disability services for First Nations peoples with disability. The role aims to ensure staff create conditions for cultural safety, championing responsive, strengths-based approaches while aligning initiatives with strategic agency objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the design, development, and implementation of the Cultural Safety Learning Program and workplace capability development initiatives.

Overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of facilitated and self-administered training programs.

Championing organisational and cultural change, advocating for strengths-based approaches tailored to First Nations community contexts.

Leading planning, monitoring, evaluation, risk management, and reporting activities for executive stakeholders.

Providing high-level cultural safety learning advice and preparing complex documentation, including Ministerial briefs, submissions, and committee papers.

Overseeing stakeholder engagement and co-design processes in genuine partnership with First Nations peoples, communities, and organizations.





Representing the agency in high-level internal and external forums, working groups, and negotiations.

Leading and mentoring high-performing teams, managing workloads, and fostering a safe, innovative workplace culture.

Ideally you will possess

Proven ability to lead the design and implementation of complex training and capability development initiatives incorporating risk, governance, and co-design principles.

Strong project/program management methodology, ensuring accurate planning, monitoring, reporting, and timely program delivery.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted, respectful relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organizations, and leaders through genuine co-design.

Deep understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, perspectives, and cultural safety principles to embed into learning and policy design.

Strong capability to analyse diverse data sources, assess policy impacts, and develop evidence-based recommendations in complex and ambiguous environments.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-level briefing and reporting capabilities.

How to Apply

Please select "Apply Now" above.

PLEASE NOTE: You Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity, please call Sonia Charman from Randstad on 8468 8007.

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📌 Assistant Director Cultural Safety Learning (Adelaide)
🏢 Sonia Charman
📍 Adelaide