Workforce and Economic Participation Lead
Workforce and Economic Participation Lead
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$ 67000 - 72000
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Job Description
This is a part time (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week) contract position (3 years).
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming liveable City: made by people.
PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.
We are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and leadership are valued and supported.
Diversity at PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised respected and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyones strengths. We provide excellent working conditions with job security flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.
The Workforce and Economic Participation Lead supports the growth of employment business and training opportunities through the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Yitpi Yartapuultiku.
The role focuses on strengthening Aboriginal economic participation building local workforce capability and supporting cultural enterprise and tourism initiatives. Working with community business education providers and government partners the role contributes to the Centres vision for cultural social and economic empowerment.
This is more than a jobits a chance to contribute your skills culture and lived experience in a meaningful way.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
As the Workforce and Economic Participation Lead you will:
- Develop and deliver workforce and business development initiatives linked to the Cultural Centres strategic goals.
- Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal businesses entrepreneurs training providers and employers.
- Support programs that grow cultural tourism creative industries and Aboriginal enterprise opportunities.
- Assist with grant applications reporting and partnerships that advance employment and economic outcomes.
- Advocate for Aboriginal workforce needs in collaboration with Council community and government stakeholders.
- Promote culturally appropriate employment and training pathways across priority sectors.
- Provide advice and support to integrate economic development activities into broader Cultural Centre programs.
Wed love to hear from you if you have:
- Connection to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- Experience in workforce development economic development business support or related fields preferably within Aboriginal or community-focused contexts.
- Proven ability to build effective partnerships with Aboriginal communities businesses training providers and government agencies.
- A passion for Aboriginal cultures economic participation priorities and the role of cultural enterprises in community development.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to design deliver and evaluate programs that achieve workforce and economic outcomes.
More information can be found on the Position Description located below.
This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary range of $67437 $72119 per annum (0.6 FTE) plus Superannuation.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to Lee-Ann Buckskin Manager Yitpi Yartapuultiku onor
Apply today or reach out for a yarn about the role. Wed love to connect with you!
Applications close on8 June 2025.
PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples women people living with disability young people LGBTIQ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.
Note: any reference to Aboriginal peoples within this advert refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference
Employment Type
Part-Time
