First Nations Library Engagement Lead

NTIBN; Darwin; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Job summary

City of Darwin seeks a First Nations Library Officer to lead engagement with First Nations communities across library services. You will build relationships, shape programs for all ages, and help ensure spaces and collections reflect and respect First Nations peoples and cultures.

You will develop programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, collaborate with the Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Group, and promote NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Indigenous Studies or Library Studies.
• Level 5 requires Diploma in Community Services, Indigenous Studies or Library Studies.
• Experience delivering programs that improve outcomes for First Nations people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with First Nations community members to understand how libraries can better meet their needs.
• Develop and deliver programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, working with stakeholders including the Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Group.
• Promote and program NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week and other days of recognition.
• Help expand library collections that tell First Nations stories and keep them accessible to all visitors.
• Contribute to cultural audits of library spaces and collections and help review library procedures to remove barriers to access.
• Provide positive, proactive and responsive customer service, and help position our libraries as inclusive and safe environments.

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Diploma in Community Services

Indigenous Studies

Library Studies

Job description

City of Darwin seeks a First Nations Library Officer to lead engagement with First Nations communities across library services. You will build relationships, shape programs for all ages, and help ensure spaces and collections reflect and respect First Nations peoples and cultures.

You will develop programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, collaborate with the Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Group, and promote NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.