Senior Engagement and Programs Officer

Department of Communities and Justice; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in NSW seeks an experienced project professional for an Aboriginal Identified role. Lead place-based community programs, develop robust plans, and work with communities and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

You will champion culturally safer workplaces, embed Aboriginal principles in regional operations, and produce high-quality reports and briefings for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working directly with Aboriginal communities.
• Delivery of place-based community programs.
• Aboriginal identity is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to completion with robust plans, budgets, and milestones.
• Delivering culturally appropriate consultation mechanisms to identify community aspirations, needs, and priorities.
• Embedding Aboriginal cultural principles and protocols into regional operations while building networks with communities and stakeholders.
• Providing expert advice on Closing the Gap initiatives and producing high-quality reports and communications for diverse audiences.

Job description

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.

Key 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.

What you need

• You will have a proven track record working directly with Aboriginal communities and businesses, delivering place-based community programs, and enhancing an organisation’s cultural capabilities.
• This is an Identified role under 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.