Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Aboriginal Identified position

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and we pay respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area.

We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.

The role

We are seeking an Aboriginal Liaison Officer to join our Community Development team. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong connections with the Aboriginal community and will provide cultural advice and support to Council on Aboriginal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with local Aboriginal communities to understand their needs and perspectives.
• Work with Aboriginal community to help plan and run significant cultural events such as NAIDOC and Sorry Day activities.
• Facilitate communication between the Council and Aboriginal communities.
• Promote cultural safety and inclusivity across Council.
• Attend Aboriginal community network and group meetings.
• Assist with implementing Council Plans and Strategies to ensure culturally appropriate outcomes.

About You:

• Qualifications and or experience in Aboriginal Studies, Community Development (or similiar).
• Strong connections with and understanding of local Aboriginal communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to cultural safety and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team to organise and deliver projects.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Salary range $72,000 - $79,000 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience). 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 4 August 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Lyndie Hepple, Coordinator Community Development who is the hiring manager for this role. Lyndie can be reached on (02) 7955 7257 or at lyndie.hepple@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
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• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.