Aboriginal Cultural Heritage & Partnerships Specialist

Careers at Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation support

Professional development

Job security

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is seeking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Partnerships Officer to strengthen engagement with local Aboriginal communities and help deliver a partnership framework with the community. The role is part-time, 21 hours per week, with hours and days negotiable.

The successful candidate will have Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification, tertiary qualifications in Indigenous studies or related fields, and demonstrated experience in coordinating community

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and community identification.
• Tertiary qualifications in Indigenous studies or related discipline.
• Experience with Aboriginal communities and cultural heritage issues.
• Ability to engage and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Improve communication and engagement with local Aboriginal communities and strengthen relationships with Council and the community.
• Assist in developing a partnership agreement with the Aboriginal community.
• Coordinate, manage and evaluate community-based programs and events.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and review strategic and policy documents.

Skills

Aboriginal descent

Community engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy development

Education

Indigenous studies

Social sciences

Community development

Job description

Ballina Shire Council is seeking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Partnerships Officer to strengthen engagement with local Aboriginal communities and help deliver a partnership framework with the community. The role is part-time, 21 hours per week, with hours and days negotiable.

The successful candidate will have Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification, tertiary qualifications in Indigenous studies or related fields, and demonstrated experience in coordinating community