Partnerships Officer (Identified)

Premier's Department NSW; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 113,574 - 125,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

A government agency in New South Wales is seeking a Partnerships Officer to foster collaboration with Aboriginal communities and deliver impactful initiatives. This role involves coordinating projects and supporting partnerships to drive positive outcomes for communities. Competitive salary package including benefits, with flexible working arrangements available. Ideal for candidates passionate about community engagement and cultural collaboration.

Qualifications

• You identify as Aboriginal.
• Hold a current Driver's License.
• Willing to travel around NSW as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead projects with Aboriginal communities.
• Support strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting efforts.

Skills

Customer Service

Stakeholder Engagement

Adaptability

Organisation

Job description

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About the Role

As a Partnerships Officer, you\'ll be at the heart of meaningful collaboration—working closely with Aboriginal communities, government partners, NGOs and the private sector to design and deliver initiatives that strengthen outcomes for community. In this Partnerships Officer role, you\'ll coordinate and lead projects, support strategic partnerships, and contribute to monitoring and reporting efforts that create real, long-term impact for Aboriginal communities in NSW.

Temporary full-time role, up to 12 months with the potential to extend or to be made ongoing. Grade Clerk 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574- $125,720) plus employer\'s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Based in the Hunter Central Coast region.

About the Team

You will join our Hunter and Central Coast team within the Community Partnerships directorate at Aboriginal Affairs NSW and will service the Hunter and Central Coast regions and surrounding areas.

We\'re Looking For

• Commitment to Customer Service: You\'re passionate about creating meaningful impact in the New England Region by working in partnership with Aboriginal communities
• Delivering Results: You\'re committed to working with Aboriginal communities to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people
• Stakeholder Engagement: You\'re able to build and manage relationships and ensuring that stakeholder interests are managed positively and professionally
• Personal Attributes: You\'re adaptable, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Essential Requirements

• You identify as Aboriginal
• Hold a current Driver\'s License
• Willing to travel around NSW as required

We value diverse experiences. Even if you\'re not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click “Apply Online” and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Salary

Classification Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary $113,574 - $125,720 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager

Jacob Bell, Regional Manager

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About the Premier\'s Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier\'s Department leads the state\'s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier\u2019s Department and Government House Sydney.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities. The Premier\'s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to all, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and others from diverse backgrounds. This is an Identified role.

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