Community Development – Aboriginal Specialist

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra days off during Christmas each

10 days sick leave each year

5 days MyLeave for flexible personal/3

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council in Hillsdale, Sydney, is seeking a Community Development – Aboriginal Specialist to coordinate the Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan, develop inclusive partnerships with Aboriginal communities, and advise across Council on relevant issues.

As a key member of the City Life directorate, you will design programs addressing Aboriginal community needs, support RAP events like Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, and collaborate with internal units to achieve Council priorities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Aboriginality in accordance with Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Reconciliation Action Plan, including reporting on achievements and progress.
• Plan and deliver Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, and other significant programs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and local groups.
• Research and prepare grant applications for funding initiatives relevant to the Aboriginal community.
• Promote open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.

Skills

Aboriginality

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant field

Driver's Licence Class C

Job description

Community Development – Aboriginal Specialist

Community Development – Aboriginal Specialist

• Contribute to the Councils Reconciliation Action Plan
• Permanent Full Time, 35hr week, 9 Day fortnight
• Based in Hillsdale with ample free all-day parking

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

About the role

The role is responsible for coordination of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan which requires developing and maintaining inclusive and mutually beneficial partnerships with the local Aboriginal community, ensuring that Aboriginal people can participate in program and service planning. The role is also required to work with various Business Units across Council and provide advice across Council regarding issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

As a key member of a high performing team of Community Development Specialists, develop programs, services and activities that designed to address the needs of Aboriginal people in the Bayside LGA.

Key Accountabilities

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Coordination of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan, including reporting on achievements and progress.
• Support Council’s RAP Working Group and other key stakeholders to plan and deliver Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, and other significant programs that increase awareness and appreciation for Aboriginal culture and cultural heritage.
• Support and advocate on community issues.
• Work with Aboriginal organisations and local groups to develop and implement meaningful and responsive community development activities.
• Research and prepare grant applications for funding initiatives relevant to the Aboriginal community.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with the Community Support and Programs team, Coordinator, Manager and other internal stakeholders to achieve the business unit goals, work requests, and Council priorities.

About you

• Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Aboriginality (people of Aboriginal descent as per Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing Date: Friday, 30 October 2026

Salary: From$102,275 to $114,548 pa plus 12% superannuation

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.