Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

Ongoing Full time or Part Time role
Hourly Rate: $49.21 to $53.37 plus 12% superannuation
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Department: Active Communities & Partnerships
Identified role: Seeking candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Do you want to make a positive IMPACT for the community?
We are seeking an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to empower Latrobe City's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community by supporting reconciliation and self-determination.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with:

• Connections to the local community
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures
• Strong communications and relationship-building skills
• Experience planning ahead, evaluating projects and providing advice on different options
• You do not need a formal qualification, but demonstrated experience working on community projects is a requirement.

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
For more information about Aboriginal Designated Positions, please

What are the main responsibilities?

• Supporting meetings with mob, Council committees like the Brayakaulung Advisory Committee and RAP Working Group, and community organisations.
• Giving advice to Council about how to improve relationships, services and outcomes, based on community feedback and data.
• Running community events and activities for special days like Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week.

What is the role and team like?

• The role can either be part-time or full-time hours, with flexible start and finish times negotiable.
• You will work with people who have roles like yours, supporting different priority groups like young people or people with disability, as well as community services like Libraries and Leisure Centres.
• You will be supported to use the skills you have and receive training to build the skills you need to be successful.
• The role is about giving advice and guidance to the organisation, not about leading all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander related work alone.
• You will need a Police Check and a valid employee Working with Children Check. Council can assist you to get through the application process to obtain these.

Want to know more?
If you want to find out more about the role and what 'a day in the life' looks like, please contact Nicky Lappin, A/Manger Active and Connected Communities on for a confidential chat.

Latrobe City Council's Indigenous Employment Program can support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants. They can be contacted by email on or by calling

Why work for us?
Latrobe City Council established the Brayakaulung Advisory Committee in 1998 and adopted a Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation in 2000. This role will assist Council in its Reconciliation journey and support self-determination for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, with support of supervisors and other teams.

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees, offering a range of training and Personal and Professional Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program, and study assistance. We also offer benefits such as flexible work options, salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services and outcomes possible for the community in a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people.

Ready to apply?
Please apply via Latrobe City Council website: or contact Georgia for an alternative option of applying if you do not have access to a computer or the internet.

Contact Nicky Lappin, A/Manger Active and Connected Communities on to talk about this opportunity.

Applications will close at
11:59PM 2 December 2025
Council's Indigenous Employment Program is also available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants. For assistance email: or call

Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.