RAP Coordinator

  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Fixed Term Full Time
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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
 
About the role:
 
The RAP Coordinator role directly supports Uniting AgeWell’s mission and values and the UCA/UAICC Covenant. The role will advance the organization’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, culturally safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through the following pillars:
  • Procurement Practices – Embedding respectful reconciliation principles in supplier engagement and portfolio wide procurement
  • Employment Representation – Increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation and opportunities within Uniting AgeWell’s workforce
  • Knowledge Capability – Building cultural awareness and competency across all levels of the organization

This is a fixed term, full time role working Monday to Friday for a period of 12 months reporting directly to the Director of Mission. The role will have a hybrid working model with your primary base being Wesley Place Corporate Head Office. 

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:
  • Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contemporary issues
  • Ability to foster culturally safe environments and embed reconciliation principles in practice
  • Skilled in building trust and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Proven ability to design and implement strategies that increase Indigenous representation in the workforce
  • Familiarity with inclusive recruitment practices and workforce planning principles
  • Understanding of aged care compliance, service delivery models, and workforce challenges
  • Awareness of cultural considerations in care settings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, presenting, and educating staff
  • Ability to influence and advocate for reconciliation within a large organisation
  • Commitment to Uniting AgeWell’s mission, values, and the UCA/UAICC Covenant
  • Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
 
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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