Aboriginal Workforce Mentor - Workforce Planning and Resourcing at Loddon Mallee Health Network

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

41.65

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aboriginal Employment, Mentoring, Recruitment, Retention, Induction, Development, Cultural Safety, Professional Growth, Capability Building, Career Pathways

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work in an environment that offers: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working — with time both in the office and from home. Access to 5 weeks annual leave Lead the implementation of Bendigo Health’s Aboriginal Employment Plan The Position Job Reference: 3059 Position Title: Aboriginal Workforce Mentor - Workforce Planning and ResourcingClassification:HS3-HS25Salary per hour (exc. super): $37.68- 41.65Hours per fortnight: 53.2 hours per fortnight Employment Status: Part time- Fixed term 27/10/2025 - 22/11/2026 Closing date: 15/10/2025 The Aboriginal Workforce Mentor will play a pivotal role in implementing the Aboriginal Employment Plan, with a strong focus on enhancing the recruitment, retention, induction, development and mentoring of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. The position is dedicated to creating a culturally safe and supportive environment that fosters professional growth, builds capability, and supports long-term career pathways. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division The People and Culture Division supports managers, staff and volunteers working at Bendigo Health through a range of services including workforce planning, resourcing strategies, employee relations, industrial relations, learning education and development (LEAD) and workplace health and safety The staff in the Division of People and Culture provide support and advice in line with our strategic goals and objectives of empowering our people and providing a positive work environment for staff and volunteers where they feel valued, safe and supported to work together in delivering excellent care and services. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Georgia Palmer, A/Director Workforce Planning and Resourcing on 5454 8392 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Responsibilities

The Aboriginal Workforce Mentor will implement Bendigo Health’s Aboriginal Employment Plan, focusing on recruitment, retention, induction, development, and mentoring of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. The role aims to create a culturally safe environment that fosters professional growth and supports long-term career pathways.