Aboriginal Community Development Specialist (RAP)

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra days off during Christmas each

10 days sick leave each year

5 days MyLeave allowing flexible个人留

Additional parental leave entitlements

Access to our Employee Assistance Prog

Access to Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking an Aboriginal Specialist to coordinate the Reconciliation Action Plan and foster inclusive partnerships with the local Aboriginal community. The role sits in the City Life directorate and collaborates across Council to shape programs for Aboriginal participation in planning and services.

Based in Hillsdale with ample free all-day parking, the position is permanent full time (35hr week, 9 Day fortnight) and requires a tertiary qualification and Aboriginality.

Qualifications

• Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Aboriginality (people of Aboriginal descent as per Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan, including reporting on achievements and progress.
• Support Council’s RAP Working Group and other key stakeholders to plan and deliver Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, and other significant programs that increase awareness and appreciation for Aboriginal culture and cultural heritage.
• Support and advocate on community issues.
• Work with Aboriginal organisations and local groups to develop and implement meaningful and responsive community development activities.
• Research and prepare grant applications for funding initiatives relevant to the Aboriginal community.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with the Community Support and Programs team, Coordinator, Manager and other internal stakeholders to achieve the business unit goals, work requests, and Council priorities.

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Aboriginality

Driver’s Licence Class C

Job description

Bayside Council is seeking an Aboriginal Specialist to coordinate the Reconciliation Action Plan and foster inclusive partnerships with the local Aboriginal community. The role sits in the City Life directorate and collaborates across Council to shape programs for Aboriginal participation in planning and services.

Based in Hillsdale with ample free all-day parking, the position is permanent full time (35hr week, 9 Day fortnight) and requires a tertiary qualification and Aboriginality.