Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Program Manager

• Lead the delivery of SAHMRI's Stretch RAP, ensuring actions, milestones and outcomes are achieved
• Monitor progress, identify risks and proactively address issues to maintain momentum
• Prepare high-quality internal and external reports, including reporting to Reconciliation Australia
• Build and maintain culturally safe, trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and communities
• Engage internal leaders, research themes and business units to support RAP commitments
• Act as a key point of contact for RAP-related activities across SAHMRI and the broader health and biomedical precinct
• Support the design and delivery of initiatives that build cultural capability across SAHMRI
• Coordinate organisation-wide reconciliation activities, including events aligned to the RAP calendar
• Promote awareness and understanding of reconciliation priorities across the organisation
• Coordinate RAP governance processes, including RAP Committee and working group meetings
• Track actions, support decision-making and ensure clear communication of progress
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, tools and processes supporting RAP delivery
• Contribute to new initiatives aligned to reconciliation outcomes
• Support broader organisational initiatives where aligned with RAP objectives

• Relevant qualifications in community development, social sciences, public policy or a related field are desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and contexts
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities and organisations, with a strong focus on building trusted and accountable relationships
• Experience delivering reconciliation initiatives, including involvement in a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) or similar strategy, is desirable
• Strong program or project coordination skills, including planning, delivery and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to coordinate and deliver projects, including managing timelines, priorities and competing demands
• Experience supporting or contributing to organisational initiatives that build cultural capability or inclusion
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in a complex and evolving environment
• Experience supporting governance processes such as committees or working groups
• DCSI Working with Children Check, and Vulnerable Person Related-Employment Screenings will be required

Salary packaging options up to $15,900