Project Officer Aboriginal Engagement

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW- Job Category: Projects- Job Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Job Ref No: 77532- Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time- Salary Range: $106086.0-$118816.0**Project Officer Aboriginal Engagement, TfNSW Grade 7**

**Ongoing Full-Time role located in Parramatta**

**Opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the future of NSW**

**About us**

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions. We work with several government agencies to coordinate metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, road and maritime services, always keeping the safety and comfort of our customers at the heart of what we do.

**The Division**

The Customer Strategy and Technology team within Transport leads the development of long-term, multi-modal strategies, plans and policies across NSW. We leverage data and insights, implement new technologies, drive innovation and build partnerships to provide customer-centred solutions.

**About the team**

The Aboriginal Engagement team are experts in providing cultural leadership to connect people and build relationships between Aboriginal* stakeholders, communities and Transport to deliver on our strategic objectives for transforming First Nations people’s aspirations and priorities into reality.

Our team collaborates, inspires and empowers the people of Transport to develop and deliver innovative strategies, plans and services that deliver meaningful engagement activity and outcomes to Aboriginal customers and that improves access to services, programs and grows NSW’s First Economy.

With a strong foundation in identity, community and Country, our team helps to transform the lives of the people we serve by giving a strong Aboriginal voice which puts customers at the centre and delivers outcomes for the greater good to enable Aboriginal people and communities to value and trust Transport for NSW.
- In this context 'Aboriginal people' represents both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

**The opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer Aboriginal Engagement to be part of Transport’s Aboriginal Engagement team.

The Project Officer, Aboriginal Engagement is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of road safety and driver licensing programs that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and contribute to operational and central agency requirements as well as supporting regional Aboriginal employment initiatives.

**What you will be involved in**

You will develop and deliver a regional Aboriginal Engagement business plan to improve road safety and driver licensing outcomes for Aboriginal communities and support regional employment initiatives through mentoring entry-level staff and contribute to the Governments Aboriginal Affairs commitments.

You will support and report on the outcomes of programs and services delivered to Aboriginal communities that contribute to the Transport for NSW Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

You will develop and foster internal and external partnerships to extend and improve the delivery of road safety, driver licensing and employment initiatives to ensure the organisation is a leader in delivering services and programs that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

You will provide a point of contact and support to sensitively address local and regional internal and external issues relating to the delivery of services affecting Aboriginal people.

You will provide leadership and collaborate with the regional integration team in its delivery of road safety and driver licensing initiatives to contribute to the success of the NSW Road Safety Plan.

**About you**

You are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

You have demonstrated experience and knowledge of stakeholder engagement, community development and dealing with resistance to change.

You have demonstrated experience in contract and project management.

You have good collaboration skills and have experience as working of part of a team.

You are flexible, with the ability to adapt to a changing and sometimes uncertain environment. In return, we’ll give you the autonomy to independently assess priorities and make decisions around how to structure your workload.

You possess a current motor vehicle drivers’ license and willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.

**Want to know more?**

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**Our Commitment to Diversity**

**Salary and Benefits**

The salary for this position is TfNSW Grade 7 ($106,086 - $118,816 per annum) plus superannuation and leave loading.

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**How to apply**

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