Reconciliation Action Plan Officer (Identified)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

Salary packaging

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

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About The Branch

The Community Development Branch is committed to building a strong, inclusive and connected community where everyone has opportunities to thrive. Working within the Community Strengthening Department, the branch partners with communities, organisations and stakeholders to support positive social outcomes, community wellbeing and long-term regional prosperity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to initiatives that create lasting impact for First Nations peoples and the wider Sunshine Coast community.

About The Role

As the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Officer (Identified), you will coordinate and support the implementation of Sunshine Coast Council's Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2028 while strengthening partnerships with First Nations communities across the region. Working closely with the First Nations Lead, internal stakeholders, Traditional Custodians and community representatives, you will help advance reconciliation outcomes, build cultural capability and contribute to initiatives that make a meaningful difference across Council and the community.

• 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.

About You

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, including Microsoft applications.

You are a proud First Nations professional.

This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person. You bring a strong understanding of First Nations cultures, histories and contemporary issues, along with a genuine passion for advancing reconciliation, strengthening community connections and creating positive outcomes for First Nations peoples.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Karyn Stillwell during business hours on [e-mail].

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.