Senior Aboriginal Engagement & Programs Lead

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Wagga Wagga City Council; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Inclusion-focused workforce

Competitive pay and conditions

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Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority seeks Senior Engagement and Programs Officers to drive Aboriginal outcomes across regional NSW. The roles are Aboriginal Identified and involve managing multi-stakeholder programs, delivering culturally safe practices, and coordinating cross-division projects with a focus on community partnerships.

Based regionally with flexibility in hybrid arrangements, the positions involve travel and delivering high-impact initiatives that support Closing the Gap efforts and

Qualifications

• This is an Aboriginal Identified role under NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977.
• Essential requirements include Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections as a genuine aspect of the role.

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.

Job description

NSW Reconstruction Authority seeks Senior Engagement and Programs Officers to drive Aboriginal outcomes across regional NSW. The roles are Aboriginal Identified and involve managing multi-stakeholder programs, delivering culturally safe practices, and coordinating cross-division projects with a focus on community partnerships.

Based regionally with flexibility in hybrid arrangements, the positions involve travel and delivering high-impact initiatives that support Closing the Gap efforts and