Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Capability Specialist

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Capability Specialist (Identified) Location: Gadigal Country in Glebe, Sydney, or other locations across NSW and QLD. WFH flexible options available. Salary: $101k – $137k + Super + Salary Packaging. Join a passionate team committed to reconciliation and meaningful change, working together to create opportunities and improve the employment experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is an Identified position. The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977. About the Role Join our People & Culture team as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Capability Specialist. We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual to lead initiatives that strengthen attraction, retention, career development, and workplace culture for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. In this role, you’ll champion our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Cultural Learning Strategies, build cultural capability across the organisation, and engage with communities to attract and support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander talent. You’ll also collaborate with our Talent team to create pathways for students, trainees, and graduates, ensuring a strong and resilient workforce. Your work will make a real impact, tracking and evaluating programs, identifying systemic barriers, and recommending improvements to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment. Our Organisation The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non‑religious service provider that supports people to live life their way. As part of our vision, we remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. What you get to do Coordinate the implementation of initiatives that are part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy focused on outcomes in Recruitment, Retention, Career Development and Workplace Culture. Track, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce initiatives using data and feedback to inform continuous improvement. Support governance structures such as RAP working groups or Cultural Advisory committees and contribute to internal and external reporting. Advocate, support and help build cultural capability of Benevolent’s workforce consistent with the Cultural Capability Framework, Cultural Learning Strategy and overarching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan. Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to support the attraction and recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent. Work collaboratively with the Talent Pathways Lead and wider Talent team to drive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce pipelines in the form of students, traineeships and graduates. Identify and elevate systemic barriers to employment progression, cultural safety or workforce experience and recommend policy or process improvements. Our Benefits Salary Benefits: You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre‑tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated. Reconciliation Commitment: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, and the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, plus opportunities for cultural and professional development that support career pathways. Motor Vehicle Packaging Options. Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, hybrid home/office options, accrue an additional day off each month. Recognition and Reward: Sector‑competitive remuneration, various recognition programmes and access to long service leave after 5 years. Wellness: Fitness passport, Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing supports. Professional Development: Tailored career development opportunities for all employees. What You'll Bring Knowledge and experience converting Aboriginal workforce strategies into practical outcomes; demonstrated experience in a similar role within People and Culture. Experience implementing RAP initiatives. Ability to transform higher‑level goals into practical workforce initiatives that deliver desired outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Sense of purpose and passion; effective collaboration and project‑management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to build rapport and influence outcomes. Confidence working independently and collaboratively; proactive, enthusiastic, approachable nature. Recognition from within the community as a respected, culturally safe person and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Demonstrated respectful approach to working with community, Traditional Owners and Elders. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required. Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out to Sarah, Director Capability & Culture on . For a friendly, confidential chat about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community at Benevolent, contact Larissah, Talent Coordinator, . Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other. Industries: Individual and Family Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr