Senior Engagement and Programs Officer (x3)

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Learning & development opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is hiring Senior Engagement and Programs Officers to operate regionally across NSW. You will coordinate high-impact Aboriginal outcomes projects, build relationships with Aboriginal communities, partner services, and internal stakeholders, and drive social, economic, and cultural outcomes.

Based in regional NSW with flexible/hybrid working arrangements, the role emphasizes culturally safe practices, reporting, and close collaboration across divisions to deliver

Qualifications

• Aboriginal identity is an essential requirement of the role.
• Current NSW Driver's License is required.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays in remote areas.
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to completion with robust plans and budgets.
• Delivering culturally appropriate consultation to identify community needs.
• Promoting culturally safe workplace practices and engaging with communities and stakeholders.
• Providing expert advice on 'Closing the Gap' initiatives and producing reports and briefings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural awareness

Community liaison

Job description

• 3x ongoing full-time opportunities (35 hours/wk)
• Aboriginal Identified opportunity
• Role based in regional NSW (i.e., Sydney/Southern, Western and Northern), with flexible/hybrid working environment
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

About The Role

We are seeking dedicated Senior Engagement and Programs Officers to join our Aboriginal Outcomes Branch. Based regionally, this key role is relationship-centric that drives meaningful social, economic, and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

These new roles will work across the diverse range of Divisions within the agency and coordinate the delivery of high impact projects that focus on outcomes for Aboriginal communities within NSW, building purposeful and intentional relationships with Aboriginal communities, partner services and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

About You

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. Ideally, you have a strong understanding of the social and economic issues impacting Aboriginal people and communities, alongside knowledge in Aboriginal procurement practices.

It is also significant that you have experience in managing multiple working groups and communities with diverse perspectives, navigating competing priorities, and resolving complex cultural issues.

Essential Requirements

• 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. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Current NSW Driver's License
• Willingness to travel (including regional and city-based travel), including willingness to stay overnight in non-established camps in remote areas.
• A current NSW Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain one.

Please note that pre-employment checks including the Working with Children Check will be paid for by the agency.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Engagement and Programs Officer

About The Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Discover what it’s like to work at the Authority

Chat directly with our hiring manager, Michelle Guthrie, Manager Aboriginal Outcomes, to learn more about the team and the role.

Explore our supportive culture and current career opportunities by following the website: NSW Reconstruction Authority Careers | NSW Government

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Applications close Wednesday 7th October at 3:55pm.

Please note that whilst applications close on the above date, the shortlisting and interviewing process will not begin until 15th October and onwards.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michelle Guthrie, Manager Aboriginal Outcomes via [e-mail] or on 0455 942 156.

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required. Please contact [e-mail] if you require any assistance and adjustments to the process.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact [e-mail] or 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.