Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

• Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
• Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
• Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

But that's not all!

We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Sounds like your kind of workplace? Fantastic!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Partnerships Officer to join the Social Planning and Equity / Community Partnerships team. The position is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and reporting on the Reconciliation Action Plan.

A typical day will include;

• Lead the development of Councils Reconciliation Action Plan deliverables.
• Provide input and advice to Council regarding access, equity and inclusion and health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their extended families and communities.
• Develop and support the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group to inform the development and implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Deliver stakeholder engagement and liaise with relevant partners to inform the development and implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Facilitate the administrative requirements for Reconciliation Australia's endorsement of the Nillumbik Reconciliation Action Plan.

What you'll bring to this role;

• Qualifications in community development, social sciences or a related discipline and/or relevant experience.
• Skills in developing and delivering strategies, projects or activities that support Reconciliation.
• Experience working with Traditional Owners and/or First Nations communities.
• Proven ability to establish collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement and working groups.

What's on offer?

Temporary full time position until 30 June 2025 with salary package of $86,177 - $112,059 total remuneration per annum that includes 11% super, annual leave loading and monthly RDO or Temporary part time position until 30 June 2025 with salary package of $51,491 - $58,886 total remuneration (pro rata) per annum that includes 11% super and annual leave loading.

Flexible work options available to balance life and work. On the job skill and leadership development. Generous personal and carers leave. Job share applicants encouraged to apply.

Want to know more?

Download the PD and contact Catherine Pinches, National Engagement Manager, on 0475 111 196 or mob jobs 1300 332 359 or [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Partnerships Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs if you have any questions.

Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

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To apply click Apply Now.

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A position description is attached.