• Full-time
• Canberra/Flexible Home-based
• $102,900pa + super + salary packaging

About AIPA

The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) is the national body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists, working to strengthen the workforce, promote culturally safe care, and support social and emotional wellbeing.

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Development Manager to lead the delivery of our new program, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists and psychology students with culturally safe, high-quality learning opportunities.

You will:

• Design, coordinate, and evaluate professional development activities and resources
• Build strong relationships with members, Elders, trainers, and partners
• Ensure all activities meet cultural safety principles and professional standards

You have:

• Experience managing learning or professional development programs
• Strong program planning, coordination, and evaluation skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience in the health, mental health, or psychology sector
• Experience working in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and social and emotional wellbeing

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Demonstrated experience in managing learning and development programs or professional development initiatives.
2. Strong skills in program planning, coordination, and evaluation.
3. Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and team members.
4. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience in delivering or managing professional development in the health, mental health, or psychology sector.
• Experience working in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation.

Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and/or workforce development needs.

Suitably qualified and experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply: Submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) addressing the key selection criteria by 4pm AEST, 15 September 2025.

Find out more at www.aipa.asn.au or email[email protected] using the subject line: Workforce Development Manager - Canberra / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.