• Join our team as an Aboriginal Community Officer and help drive cultural inclusion and positive change!
• Permanent full time role
• Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person
• $94K - $103K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role

We are seeking an Aboriginal Community Officer who will play a key role in building strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, identifying their needs, and facilitating the delivery of services and programs that enhance cultural and community wellbeing. You will act as the key contact for Traditional Owners, First Nations community members and businesses, and Reconciliation Australia.
This position is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.

Other responsibilities include:

• Convene and coordinate the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Advisory and Working Groups
• Development of Glen Eira City Council RAP and actions
• Organise events and activities to promote understanding of Australia’s First Nations people
• Review, reporting and evaluation of Council’s ‘Innovate RAP 2024-2026’

About you

You are a passionate and culturally aware individual with a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values, and community needs. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with Traditional Owners, community members, businesses, and key stakeholders.

The following is also required:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field of social policy, planning or community development or lesser formal qualifications and substantial experience
• Extensive experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience in the development of policies and plans, specific experience related to Reconciliation Action Plans will be highly regarded

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check and New National Police Record Check.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Lana Cari, Coordinator Community Strengthening on 9524 3800 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Community Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council.

We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: 03 9524 3608 or E: [email protected].

A position description is attached.