Aboriginal Liaison Officer

About the position:An exciting opportunity to work on meaningful events, programs and initiatives with a focus on improving Aboriginal engagement with the Parliament of NSW and building and maintaining strong and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal people and communities.

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer supports the Parliament of NSW to build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal people and communities.  The role develops and implements policies, programs, events, and resources that promote meaningful engagement, cultural understanding, and respectful practices. Working closely with the Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer, the role provides advice on cultural matters.  The Aboriginal Liaison Officer also provides support to parliamentary committees by offering valuable insights and guidance on matters related to Aboriginal engagement, protocols, identifies opportunities to strengthen connections, and supports parliamentary committees with guidance on community engagement.  The Aboriginal Liaison Officer's focus is to ensure that the Parliament of NSW proactively engages with Aboriginal people and communities.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You are a highly organised professional with extensive experience in stakeholder and project management, known for delivering Aboriginal engagement initiatives that make a real impact.  In this role, you focus on building trust and strengthening engagement with Aboriginal communities, using approaches that respect cultural protocols and traditions.  You help others navigate cultural sensitivities with confidence and create spaces where Aboriginal voices are heard and valued.  Collaboration is key to how you work, with excellent communication and writing skills, you share stories and messages that connect with different audiences in a clear and respectful way.  Your deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures, along with your commitment to learning and growing, means your advice is always thoughtful, accurate, and culturally sensitive — helping to build genuine connections and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

Identified role

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 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.

You will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality upon applications to be considered to the role.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.
• A talent pool will be created for this role.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, making sure to address the capability levels outlined in the role description.

2. Provide an example of a significant project, initiative or program you have led or contributed to that improved engagement with Aboriginal communities and/or the broader community. In your response, outline the context, your role, the actions you took to ensure successful delivery, and the outcomes achieved.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact 'I work for NSW' or the helpdesk on Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492495

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 23 September 2025 [11.55pm]