Community Projects Officer (Aboriginal) (Maternity Relief)

Community Projects Officer (Aboriginal) (Maternity Relief)

This position is only available to persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent 

When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community. We’ve had a good close up look and reckon that this is what Clarence Valley can deliver to your life and your family.

So, if you want what others have - that’s great. But just maybe we’re what you need.

Either way it really can’t hurt to check what living in the Clarence is all about.... right! 

Clarence Valley Council has reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. 

So... come join us in the Clarence Valley where we work, rest & play!

Checkout about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• maternity relief - temporary part time - 35 hours per fortnight
• salary - $33.26 - $39.67 per hour, plus superannuation
• location - Maclean
• flexible working hours

About the role

The Clarence is a place of natural beauty, creativity and collaboration. Our residents come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from every background, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger.

This role is for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidate, as part of our commitment to the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987. This is an opportunity to make lasting change in the community. Our Community Development team are passionate professionals dedicated to empowering, supporting and sustaining a connected, healthy and inclusive community. The Community Project Officer (Aboriginal) will work with First Nations communities, individuals, groups, organisations and internal stakeholders to deliver collaborative community development initiatives.

In this role you will use your leadership and facilitation skills to create meaningful partnerships and co-create solutions to community challenges and opportunities.

About you

We are looking for an experienced professional with the following characteristics:

• Experience in community development and achieving outcomes with and for First Nations Australians within a government context
• Experience building and maintaining professional and productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including First Nations Elders, organisations and residents, as well as leaders in government
• Ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder groups to create and drive shared solutions
• Capable of navigating government processes to co-create strategies and policies that progress the aspirations of First Nations Australians
• An excellent communicator - knowing how to tailor different communications to your audience
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and manage multiple tasks at a time
• The incumbent must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as a genuine occupational requirement of the role in accordance with section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 25 and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). Applicants will be required to supply a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Laura Black on 6643 0810

Closing date

Tuesday, 10 August 2021 at 11.30 pm (NSW time)

Other important information

Council applies the definition of Aboriginality as defined in the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. The Act requires a person, to be of Aboriginal decent, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted by the Aboriginal community in which he/she lives. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Applicants can demonstrate their Aboriginality by:

• demonstrating membership of a Local Aboriginal Land Council; or
• presenting a certificate or paper confirming Aboriginality from a recognised Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation with a common seal.

This position is located at Council's Maclean office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.