Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (Male)

NT; Katherine; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

Roper Gulf Regional Council in Katherine seeks an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (Male) to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Roper Gulf region, building cultural connections and enhancing awareness.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the officer will lead RAP initiatives, promote best practices, and travel to remote communities where overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Roper Gulf region by building initiatives that strengthen cultural connections.
• Raise awareness of community needs and promote respectful engagement with stakeholders.
• Influence internal processes to embed best practice related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters through RAP implementation.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Manager and partner organisations to deliver programs and updates.

Job description

Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (Male)

Roper Gulf Regional Council is recruiting for a Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer(Male) to join our team in Katherine

The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer, reporting to the Human Resources Manager, will work with various stakeholders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Roper Gulf region. The role involves developing initiatives to strengthen cultural connections, raise awareness, and improve the community. Additionally, the officer will influence internal processes to embed best practices related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander through the implementation of the Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Under an approved Special Measures Plan, this position is designated only for a person from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nationality who meets all essential selection criteria and is suitable at the level of the position.

A full Position Description (PD) can be found in the Download link below

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary:$94,400.41 to $103,825.61 per annum (depending on experience)
• Leave Entitlements:6 weeks annual leave + 10 days personal/sick leave
• Professional Development:Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities
• Option for Salary Packaging

Location

This position is based in Katherine and you will be required to travel and work in remote communities, including overnight stays, in the Roper Gulf Regional Council area.