Aboriginal and Torres Islander Liaison Officer
Aboriginal and Torres Islander Liaison Officer
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Job Description
- $86K$92500K Super Salary Packaging Meals & Entertainment Card & More!
- Lead culturally relevant programs ensuring accessibility promoting inclusivity and fostering reconciliation.
- Join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for making a real difference in the lives of those we serve!
This is an Identified position. The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s14 of the AntiDiscrimination Act NSW 1977.
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent nonreligious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderLiaisonOfficer to join our Disability Gateway Partnerships and Engagement team. In this role you will be the catalyst for building genuine and trusted relationships ensuring the Disability Gateway program is culturally relevant accessible and impactful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
In this position youll also enjoy the chance to travel interstate meeting new people and expanding your horizons.
Duties
Engage with external stakeholders with a focus on with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercontrolled organisations to build networks and referral pathways to the Disability Gateway service.
Build genuine and trusted relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations community and leaders across Australia.
Develop community networks in targeted communities. Coordinate and attend local meetings community consultations advisory groups and events and support community partner events.
Organise and conduct information sessions specifically tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients carers families communities and organisations.
Facilitate and advocate for engagement initiatives within communities collaborating with organisations and Elders with a focus on regional Australia.
Contribute to the design and delivery of community engagement and partnership strategies.
Proactively collaborate with the program leadership team to support cultural competency within the team and foster an inclusive and culturally sensitive work environment.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
Salary Benefits You can package up to $15900 pa of your pretax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
Work/Life Balance Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a fulltime employee.
Recognition and Reward Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
Professional Development We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
To excel in this role you should have the following skills and experience:
Existing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations across multiple states and broad catchment areas.
Recognition from within the community as a respected culturally safe person.
Demonstrated respectful approach to working with community Traditional Owners and Elders.
Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnerships and engagement.
Demonstrated track record of development and achievement of successful partnership outcomes.
Ability to develop effective new networks and productive relationships with community organisations agencies government and other stakeholders.
Strong and effective interpersonal communication negotiation and presentation skills with the capability to motivate and engage stakeholders.
Current C class drivers license.
As this is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position it is a requirement for you to confirm your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Ready to make a difference Click APPLY to send your CV and a 1page cover letter including examples of your experience in creating networks and building referral pathways with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Need more information or have questions Feel free to reach out to Amy at 0 for a friendly confidential chat orour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Specialist Sarah on 0 for support or to discuss the role in more detail.
The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
