The Australian Medical Council is an organisation whose work impacts across the lands of Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian Medical Council acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the original Australians and the Māori People as the tangata whenua (Indigenous) Peoples of Aotearoa (New Zealand). We recognise them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.
We pay our respects to them and to their Elders, both past, present and emerging, and we recognise their enduring connection to the lands we live and work on, and honour their ongoing connection to those lands, its waters and sky.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.
Join a team of highly-skilled professionals committed to ensuring the best standards of healthcare for Australian communities.
Work with leaders in the medical profession, medical education, health services and the community.
We value diversity and strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and culturally safe for all. All staff are required to participate in ongoing cultural safety training.
We work closely with a number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori stakeholders. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples to consider working with us.
We have a diverse workforce and are committed to transparent and equitable policies and practices.
Our staff value the:
Cultural Support Officer, Indigenous Policy and Programs
Full-time, Ongoing | Canberra
This is an identified position and is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates only.
About the Role
The Cultural Support Officer will provide coordination, administrative and cultural support across the Indigenous Policy and Programs and Medical Schools Accreditation teams.
Working closely with the Cultural Strategic Facilitator, accreditation staff, Indigenous assessors and education providers, you will help coordinate accreditation activities, assessment visits, workshops and meetings. You will also support culturally safe and appropriate engagement throughout these activities.
This position is essential for fostering relationships with Indigenous communities, ensuring that their voices are heard and integrated into our policies and programs. The officer will work collaboratively across departments to enhance cultural awareness and drive initiatives that support Indigenous rights and heritage.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate accreditation activities, workplans and assessment visit tasks in line with established processes and timeframes.
• Assist with logistical arrangements for accreditation visits, meetings and workshops involving education providers and expert assessment teams.
• Support culturally safe and appropriate engagement across accreditation activities and visits.
• Provide coordination and culturally appropriate support to Indigenous assessors.
• Assist with face-to-face and virtual meetings, including scheduling, documentation and note taking.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and triage shared mailboxes and coordinate routine enquiries and information requests.
• Maintain assessor lists, surveys, templates, administrative records and other accreditation documentation.
• Update accreditation systems, assessment data and online document management systems.
• Support Medical Schools Accreditation Committee activities, accreditation projects, policy updates and other business activities.
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