Aboriginal Liaison & Community Cultural Development Officer

MidCoast Council; Taree; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa 77,740–85,480 AUD p.a. +

Permanent, full-time

Range of wellbeing & career benefits

Job summary

MidCoast Council is seeking a Community & Cultural Development Officer to strengthen ties with Aboriginal communities across the MidCoast region. The role supports the Aboriginal Action Plan, cultural connection priorities, and collaboration with Elders, Land Councils and Aboriginal organisations.

You will help deliver programs that enhance wellbeing, participation and trust. Based in the MidCoast NSW, the position focuses on engaging communities, delivering events, and advising on needs and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Aboriginal Studies, Community Development, Communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering programs that build community capacity or cultural connection.
• Strong, respectful engagement with Aboriginal communities and partners.
• Ability to research, identify priorities and communicate needs clearly.
• Experience planning and delivering projects, events or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, service providers, Land Councils and partners.
• Deliver Aboriginal engagement programs, cultural connection activities and events across the MidCoast.
• Support implementation of Aboriginal Action Plan and related strategies.
• Provide advice on Aboriginal community needs, priorities and engagement approaches.
• Research community needs and contribute to grants, business cases and reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve services and cultural awareness.
• Support processes for Welcome to Country, public art, signage and Aboriginal heritage matters.
• Maintain records, monitor outcomes and report on project impact.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Community development

Stakeholder relations

Project delivery

Communication

Research

Record keeping

Driver licence

Education

Aboriginal Studies / Community Development degree

Job description

MidCoast Council is seeking a Community & Cultural Development Officer to strengthen ties with Aboriginal communities across the MidCoast region. The role supports the Aboriginal Action Plan, cultural connection priorities, and collaboration with Elders, Land Councils and Aboriginal organisations.

You will help deliver programs that enhance wellbeing, participation and trust. Based in the MidCoast NSW, the position focuses on engaging communities, delivering events, and advising on needs and