Aboriginal Community Officer

**Opportunity to support the community and make a difference**:

- **$44.26 - $48.29 plus super**:

- **Part time, permanent (26.6 hours per week)**

**About the role**

This role involves leading the delivery of Council's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in collaboration with other business units.

You will strive for the achievement of key objectives set out within the RAP while supporting the Coordinator Diversity and Inclusion through governance and reporting on the status of all RAP commitments.
- Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:_
- Manage RAP reporting, working with other business units to ensure that all RAP data is captured in a way that achieves a holistic view
- Prepare a wide range of RAP related communications
- Play an active role in the development of the next RAP
- Research and analyse data and information to support the development of projects and related policies
- Prepare a range of project related documents, including status updates, project reports, minutes and discussion papers
- Work collaboratively with the RAP Advisory and RAP Working Groups, and team members in undertaking RAP related tasks and implementing project plans and activities

**About You**

You are passionate about producing better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and communities. You have knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's cultures, identities and contemporary issues.

You have a collaborative and influential approach as well as significant skill in consultation, policy analysis and development and strategic planning skills.

Glen Eira Council strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
- The following skills and experience are also required:_
- experience in supporting projects /or project delivery
- problem solving skills, and ability to think laterally and strategically
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including peers, employees, external organisations and government agencies
- Excellent written communication skills, creating communication pieces including newsletters and social media content, papers, reports and other materials
- Proficient ability in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs

**Other information**

***About Glen Eira City Council**

The City of Glen Eira is located in Melbourne's south-east suburbs approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. It is home to more than 155,000 people and is known for its attractive parks, its diverse community and its significant Melbourne icons such as the Caulfield Cup.

Glen Eira City Council is a high performing, values based organisation that has been recognised as employer of choice over recent years. We endeavour to recruit people who share our values, are proud of the work they do, and desire to make a difference to our community.

**Benefits**

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

- A supportive team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**How to apply**

Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

**_ Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:_**
- **_Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees;_**:

- **_Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations._**

**_If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on _**

**_T: 03 9524 3333 or E: _