Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council is seeking an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to support stronger engagement between the Aboriginal community and Upper Hunter Shire Council. The role involves assisting with community engagement, consultation and communications over ~21 hours per week, guided by a Project Work Plan and supported by Wanaruah LALC.

You will build respectful relationships with Elders, families and community, support consultation activities and help communicate feedback

Qualifications

• Understands Aboriginal community and cultural protocols.
• Enjoys working and communicating with people.
• Can build positive relationships with Elders, families and community members.
• Can communicate respectfully with Council staff and other organizations.
• Is a good listener.

Responsibilities

• Building respectful relationships with Aboriginal community members, Elders, families and organizations.
• Assisting communication between Wanaruah LALC, Upper Hunter Shire Council and community.
• Supporting Aboriginal community consultation and engagement activities.
• Talking with community members and gathering feedback.
• Communicating community feedback and issues to the appropriate people.
• Assisting Council staff with culturally appropriate community engagement.
• Attending relevant community meetings, consultations and project meetings.
• Supporting community events and activities.
• Helping community members understand relevant Council projects, programs and opportunities.
• Keeping basic records of engagement activities and meetings.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Cultural protocols

Communication

Confidentiality

Active listening

Job description

Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council – Scone NSW

Working approximately 21 hours per week, you will assist with community engagement, consultation and communication. Your work will be guided by an agreed Project Work Plan and supported by the Wanaruah LALC. You will be employed and supported by Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council and work collaboratively with Upper Hunter Shire Council as part of the Aboriginal Community Liaison Project.

Key responsibilities

• Building respectful relationships with Aboriginal community members, Elders, families and organizations
• Assisting communication between Wanaruah LALC, Upper Hunter Shire Council and community
• Supporting Aboriginal community consultation and engagement activities
• Talking with community members and gathering feedback
• Communicating community feedback and issues to the appropriate people
• Assisting Council staff with culturally appropriate community engagement
• Attending relevant community meetings, consultations and project meetings
• Supporting community events and activities
• Helping community members understand relevant Council projects, programs and opportunities
• Keeping basic records of engagement activities and meetings

About you

• Understands Aboriginal community and cultural protocols
• Enjoys working and communicating with people
• Can build positive relationships with Elders, families and community members
• Can communicate respectfully with Council staff and other organizations
• Is a good listener
• Reliable and approachable
• Can follow an agreed work plan and direction
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Has basic computer and written communication skills
• Experience working in community services, Aboriginal organizations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, community engagement or local government would be highly regarded

About us

Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council is seeking an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to support stronger community and engagement between the Aboriginal community and Upper Hunter Shire Council.

Applications Close: 27.11.2026

To be considered for this position, applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Being Aboriginal and or/ Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Applicants may be required to provide appropriate confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.