Education Officer

**Aboriginal Identified opportunity**
- **Clerk Grade 7-8**
- **Package includes salary $113,574-$125,720, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**
- **Full time ongoing role**
- **Located in** Parramatta (other locations by negotiation)**

**_ Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage_**

Walk and work on Country while playing a key role in developing and coordinating our Aboriginal Discovery Program.

**About the role**

**_ This is an Aboriginal Identified role_**_ where Aboriginal identity; cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977)._**

This pivotal rewarding and community focused role supports the strategic leadership and coordination of the state-wide Aboriginal Discovery Program. The Aboriginal Discovery Program in NSW National Parks (NPWS) offers guided tours and educational programs led by Aboriginal Rangers. These programs deepen visitors’ understanding of over 65,000 years of Aboriginal culture, strengthen cultural knowledge sharing, and help connect people through stories, learning and experience.

This is a unique opportunity to walk and work on Country, sharing knowledge, building connections and supporting the delivery of authentic cultural experiences that celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage across NSW national parks. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team and will work closely with the Team Leader, Education (Identified), to design, and implement innovative education programs including developing marketing, promotion and communication strategies for multiple digital channels to achieve sustainable visitation, deepen cultural understanding, and enhance the overall visitor experience. Building and maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, education providers and key stakeholders will be central to your success.

This is the ideal job opportunity to walk and work on Country, sharing and strengthening cultural knowledge while helping to shape the future of the NPWS Aboriginal Discovery Program.

**About you**

We’re looking for a natural co-ordinator, organiser and collaborator who is passionate about making a positive difference through education and cultural connection. You are highly motivated and show genuine respect for Aboriginal cultural values, knowledge and protocols. You have a strong identity and show genuine respect for Aboriginal values, knowledge and protocols. You bring deep cultural knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, with experience working closely with Aboriginal communities.

With a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to cultural integrity, you can manage multiple priorities and support effective delivery, monitoring and reporting of programs, projects and agreements. Your strong communication and problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, combined with your ability to work both independently and as part of a team, will enable you to thrive in this role. Ideally, you’ll have demonstrated experience in development or delivery of educational cultural programs, tours or community projects including project planning, scoping and management of educational and interpretive reprojects, programs and strategies.

**Essential requirements**

- This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

- Demonstrated expertise in the development and delivery of effective marketing programs across multiple channels and platforms to engage the education sector, enhance the visitor experience and promote NPWS education programs, products and services.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence.

**To view the Role Description**: Education Officer (Aboriginal Identified) NPWS Clk Gde 7-8 Role Description

**To view the Statement of Works (SoW)**: Statement of Works SoW- Education Officer Identified - 7-8.docx

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich an