First Nations Community Engagement Officer

5 hours ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia SOCIAL COMPASS GROUP PTY LTD Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

First Nations Community Engagement Officer (Identified Role)

About the Organisation

SecondBite | FareShare is a leading food rescue organisation tackling food insecurity and food waste. Their Meals for the Mob program provides culturally safe, community-led food relief in partnership with First Nations communities.

They are seeking a First Nations Community Engagement Officer to help strengthen relationships with Community across Victoria. 

Make an impact in this role by ensuring communities get the food and support they need and that reflect Community priorities.

The emphasis is on engagement, collaboration, and advocacy — helping Communities feel confident, included, and empowered.

In this Identified role, you will:

  • Build strong, respectful partnerships with First Nations organisations and leaders.
  • Support Community and activities that celebrate Culture and bring people together.
  • Share feedback from Community with the team so food and support is aligned to needs.
  • Ensure food reaches communities smoothly by coordinating distribution and supporting partner agencies.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Strong community engagement and relationship skills.
  • Experience working with First Nations communities.
  • A genuine commitment to cultural safety and reconciliation.

What we offer:

  • Support from a growing First Nations team and State Manager.
  • A collaborative environment where your ideas matter, career progression and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements, with recognition of cultural obligations such as Sorry Business.

This is an Identified Position. Under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short note about what draws you to this opportunity and the work of Meals for the Mob.

If you have any questions, please contact

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