RAP Officer: First Nations Partnerships & Governance

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

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Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an identified RAP Officer to coordinate the Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2025–2028, strengthening partnerships with First Nations communities across the region and building cultural capability within Council.

You will work with the First Nations Lead, Traditional Custodians and internal teams to advance reconciliation outcomes, deliver RAP initiatives, and engage with diverse stakeholders to create lasting community impact.

Qualifications

• You bring cultural knowledge and community connection.
• You have a strong understanding of First Nations cultures, histories and contemporary issues, with a genuine passion for advancing reconciliation and positive community outcomes.
• You are a relationship builder. You have experience working with First Nations communities, organisations and networks, and can confidently engage with diverse stakeholders to foster collaboration, trust and shared success.
• You are organised and outcomes focused. With strong project coordination and organisational skills, you can manage multiple priorities, coordinate initiatives and ensure commitments are delivered effectively and professionally.
• You communicate with confidence. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and can prepare professional reports, presentations and correspondence while working comfortably across a range of digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Council's Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, including reporting, record management and progress tracking.
• Provide governance and secretariat support to the RAP Working Group and RAP Champion, including meeting coordination and action management.
• Collaborate across Council to deliver RAP initiatives and support the integration of reconciliation outcomes into business activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with Traditional Custodians, First Nations communities and key stakeholders while supporting engagement activities and communications.

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an identified RAP Officer to coordinate the Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2025–2028, strengthening partnerships with First Nations communities across the region and building cultural capability within Council.

You will work with the First Nations Lead, Traditional Custodians and internal teams to advance reconciliation outcomes, deliver RAP initiatives, and engage with diverse stakeholders to create lasting community impact.