Aboriginal Engagement Officer

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Canning; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Public transport accessible location

Annual leave loading 5%

Superannuation matching

Job summary

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty is seeking a dedicated coordinator to deliver engagement activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the City of Canning. This full-time role involves joining Elders and custodians to share knowledge in a respectful, culturally appropriate way and to yarn with diverse audiences to inform reconciliation actions.

Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine requirement under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
• Willing to learn Noongar culture and share knowledge where appropriate.
• Ability to engage with Elders, youth and diverse community members to deliver programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engagement activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders in the City of Canning.
• Yarn with a broad range of people and support the Coordinator Community Capacity in reconciliation actions.
• Lead, support or participate in community projects, programs and events as needed.
• Undertake administrative tasks to help the work run smoothly.

Job description

About the role

This is a full-time, maximum-term opportunity providing parental leave cover up to July 2028

You will work as part of a team delivering engagement activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and stakeholders in the City of Canning. You will have the opportunity to join Elders and traditional custodians to learn Noongar culture and share your knowledge (as culturally appropriate). A key part of your role includes yarning with a broad range of people. You will work closely with the Coordinator Community Capacity to inform the delivery of the City’s reconciliation actions, so if you’re interested, please read on to see if this opportunity is for you.

Please note: Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position as defined under section 50(D) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

How you will thrive in this role:

• You like having a yarn, connecting people, and building strong
• You like to work with and deliver programs for Elders, young people, and others in the
• You have a strong interest to learn Noongar culture and share your knowledge (as culturally appropriate).
• You’re interested in delivering community projects, programs and events (you can learn on the job).
• You’re passionate about creating positive cultural change in the Canning
• You’re happy to undertake administrative tasks to help get the work

For more information on the essential requirements of this position please have a look at the Position Description attached to this job vacancy.

Why you will love working at the City

• Parental leave cover Maximum Term, Full Time up to July
• $90,708.38 to $98,855.49 per annum +
• Work as part of a small and culturally aware
• Genuine commitment to learning and development; including Noongar cultural
• Free on-site parking and work locations assessable via public
• 5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional
• Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way!

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Applications are open until 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.