Senior Aboriginal Engagement & Programs Lead

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Lismore, NSW is seeking a Senior Engagement and Programs Officer to lead place-based community programs with Aboriginal communities, and to support culturally safe practices across regional operations.

This Aboriginal Identified role requires collaboration with communities, delivering high-quality reports, briefings and consultations, and building networks with stakeholders to identify priorities and inform Closing the Gap initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working directly with Aboriginal communities and businesses on place-based programs.
• Understanding Aboriginal cultural protocols and community governance.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to completion, developing robust project plans, overseeing budgets, and monitoring milestones to ensure delivery within scope and timeframes.
• Delivering culturally appropriate consultation mechanisms to identify community aspirations, needs, and priorities.
• Provide support and advice on practices that promote a culturally safer workplace, embedding Aboriginal cultural principles and protocols into all regional operations while building collaborative networks with communities and stakeholders.
• Providing expert advice on 'Closing the Gap' initiatives and producing high-quality reports, briefings, and communications tailored for diverse audiences.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety

Reporting

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Lismore, NSW is seeking a Senior Engagement and Programs Officer to lead place-based community programs with Aboriginal communities, and to support culturally safe practices across regional operations.

This Aboriginal Identified role requires collaboration with communities, delivering high-quality reports, briefings and consultations, and building networks with stakeholders to identify priorities and inform Closing the Gap initiatives.