Who we are

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

The role

The Senior Officer, Outreach works closely with the RAP Program Manager, Outreach to ensure effective collaboration with a range of stakeholders, engage with new and existing RAP partners and encourage organisations from high priority sectors to join the network. The role contributes to internal projects within the organisation, to both broaden and deepen engagement with the RAP network and enhance the impact of the program.

About you

You thrive in a supportive team environment and are passionate about the vision of Reconciliation Australia. You bring a growth mindset to your work and are committed to ongoing improvement. You are an effective communicator with the ability to deal with multiple stakeholders at all levels and across an array of sectors including government, corporate, small-to-medium business and not-for-profit organisations. You are highly organised, responsive and work collaboratively with your fellow team members, while juggling competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

More information on the below criteria is available in the position description attached below.

Essential:

• High level of understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and issues, and demonstrated ability to engage key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders in the work of Reconciliation Australia.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with First Nations stakeholders, senior leaders, and other RAP stakeholders.
• Proven project management and organisational skills and ability to work with other staff to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to utilise a variety of software platforms to efficiently manage projects and facilitate effective communication with team members across diverse geographical locations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a team environment and build a positive team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including government, corporate, sport, education and not-for-profit sectors.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with topics relevant to the development and implementation of Reconciliation Action Plans, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, training, and retention strategies; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement; and employee engagement including cultural competency.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights in Australia.

Salary

• The salary range for this role is $87,000 – $97,000 + superannuation, dependent on experience and qualifications.

How to apply

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A position description is attached.