Aboriginal Community Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Darebin, Australia City of Darebin Full time
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

  • Salary circa $92k (pro rata) + super
  • Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week)

About Darebin City Council
Darebin is situated on the Traditional Owner lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.

It is home to many Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations, and a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people work, live and play within the municipality.

Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life. Council responds to the many needs of the Darebin community, notably First Nations residents and organisations.

About the Role

  • Identify gaps in community support
  • Facilitate access to resources
  • Identify trends
  • Codesign new initiatives in collaboration with community members
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience

  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
    and/or relevant experience.
  • A current Victorian Driver's Licence
  • A current employee Working with Children Card.

Culture


Council recognises, pays respect to and celebrates the long-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the Darebin community.

Through its _2019 Statement of commitment to Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,_ Council has re-committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, recognising their values, living culture and practices, continuing spiritual connection to the land and waters and their right to self-determination.


As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.

We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.


Benefits


We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.


  • Connect with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and organisations
  • Practise, participate in and celebrate culture, knowing Council respects Aboriginal cultural rights
  • Learn and gain knowledge on the job, as part of endorsed work practices for First Nations staff

How to Apply
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Kristin Godby, Acting Coordinator Social Connection and Inclusion on for any questions or a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Thursday 9
th of February
at 11.30pm.**- Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. _

  • To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. _
  • Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as outlined in the Staff Covid19 Vaccination Policy._

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