Aboriginal Engagement and Programs Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Council is looking for an appropriately qualified person to plan, implement and monitor education programs aimed at building understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, places, history and languages in the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA). This position will be informed by Cumberland Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and will respond to community identified needs, priorities and strengths.

The successful applicant will be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who has:

- Experience in delivery of education programs and ability to engage with a wide range of audiences - including children, young people and seniors
- Demonstrated experience in community development and/or community engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Demonstrated project management skills, including sound knowledge and experience in planning, delivery and reviewing programs, and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- High level administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records and monitor expenditure
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Class C Driver's licence.

**This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).**

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- 1x Permanent part-time position
- Located at Council's Merrylands administration office however and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $45.25 to $52.03 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**ENQUIRIES**:
**Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY