Aboriginal Community Engagement Specialist

1 week ago

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCultural Full time $80,125 - $101,649
About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm) and will be based at an administration building.

The role requires working effectively and with sensitivity in matters and issues relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Duties
  • Cultural Advocacy: Provide guidance on community cultural protocols and practices, and support teams in gaining cultural advice from trusted community sources.
  • Community Connections: Support the building and strengthening of relationships between Aboriginal community members and the Community Connections team to ensure respectful engagement, collaboration, and representation.
  • Policy Development: Provide advice to teams, as part of the review and development of policies, to support good practice in cultural inclusion.
  • Cultural Events and Recognition: Support the planning and delivery of culturally significant events, such as NAIDOC Week, and ensure appropriate recognition of Aboriginal culture and heritage in community activities.
  • Elders and Community Leadership Engagement: Facilitate ongoing dialogue with Aboriginal Elders and community leaders to ensure initiatives and partnerships are informed by community priorities, cultural protocols, and practices.
Requirements
  • A qualification in one of the following disciplines: Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, Social Planning, Aboriginal Affairs or other related fields, or equivalent combined with relevant extensive work experience in these fields.
  • Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating a range of Community Capacity Building programs or initiatives that meet identified community social outcomes.
  • Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholder groups including all levels of government, community service providers, and community groups to produce initiatives that benefit the community.
  • Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated understanding of local Aboriginal culture, community protocols, and historical and contemporary issues affecting local Aboriginal communities.
  • Experience working with local Aboriginal communities, Elders, and stakeholders to support meaningful engagement, self-determination, and culturally safe practices.

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