About Reconciliation Victoria:

Reconciliation Victoria is the state-wide body promoting reconciliation and strengthening relationships with First Peoples across Victoria. This means we promote respect, self-determination, and justice for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Our work is guided by local Aboriginal voices and focuses primarily on an audience of 97% of Victorians that are not Aboriginal.

Like many small organisations, we have the ongoing responsibility of trying to effect change across a broad mandate. We work closely with and facilitate connections between local reconciliation groups and other community groups, the education sector, and state and local government partners. We organise the annual events and state-wide reconciliation forums and promote National Reconciliation Week activities across Victoria. We also respond to queries and connect individuals with groups which are already doing work to promote reconciliation in their local area.

Role:

The role of Education Officer reports to the Operations Manager and is focused on driving and expanding Reconciliation Victoria’s engagement with Victorian educators, schools and early learning centres and peak Victorian education bodies and implementing the Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education program.

Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education is a Reconciliation Australia program supporting teachers and educators in schools and early learning services to foster a higher level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions.

Successful Applicant:

• Ensuring a coordinated approach and sector wide commitment to reconciliation in education across Victoria
• Implementing and strengthening Reconciliation Victoria’s Education Strategy
• Delivering presentations about reconciliation in education through online webinars and where required face-to-face workshops, both in metro and regional Victoria
• Developing and maintaining a network of educators to support reconciliation initiatives within schools and early learning centres
• Promoting the Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education Program, to allow educators to promote pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions
• Maintaining good relationships with peak Victorian education bodies
• Assisting with reporting obligations, funding applications and other Reconciliation Victoria projects and events i.e., forums
• A good understanding of the schools and/or early years sector in Victoria.
• A sound understanding of the historical and contemporary matters concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of and in Victoria.
• High level written and verbal communication, good knowledge of social media platforms and positive interpersonal skills.
• Experience in reconciliation or other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-related projects or curriculum is desired.

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A position description is attached.

Reconciliation Victoria is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.