At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Aboriginal Liaison Officer.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as the Aboriginal Liaison Officer, and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer offers an exciting and unique
opportunity to engage with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Dubbo and
Wellington, promoting cultural awareness and fostering strong relationships
with key stakeholders. You will provide cultural advice,
ensure the effective delivery of programs, and support the development of
initiatives that reflect and respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With a
focus on community consultation, and capacity building, this
position offers a platform to drive positive change and advance reconciliation.
If you are an Indigenous person with a deep understanding of local culture,
policies, and community dynamics, and you’re passionate about making a
meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for this role and be part of a
progressive council committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This role has been highlighted as one that should be filled by a person who identifies as Aboriginal. The work undertaken by this person requires high-level cultural knowledge and will work directly with the community to develop and present exhibitions and community events. There is very high community and sector expectation that the programming should be led by someone who identifies as Aboriginal.

Dubbo Regional Council considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

An original copy of the confirmation of Aboriginal identity must be cited at the interview.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Developing effective and constructive working relationships linking Community, Council and customers
• Assisting Council to develop, implement and evaluate strategies and initiatives to build capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and enhance reconciliation throughout the Dubbo Region
• Having up-to-date knowledge of local and broader issues relevant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and working collaboratively with Aboriginal people, agencies, government and the community to address these issues

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Familiarity and experience with the culture, traditions, and history of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Capacity to work with communities, and build relationships across agencies to facilitate the provision of services to communities
• Proven skills in translating community needs to organisations and converting those ideas into strategies and programs
• Proven experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and service providers
• Experience in research skills and report writing skills
• High quality interpersonal, consultation and communication skills
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word

We would also love you to have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social / community development, social research or a similar field/s

Ready to make a difference?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $78,184 to $90,862.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Community Services on 02 6840 1755 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 19 February 2024

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is a child safe environment for
children who use or access Council’s services. Council is committed to
fulfilling its duty of care by endeavouring that all workers act in the best
interests of a child and take all responsible steps to ensure a child’s safety.
Council maintains a rigorous and consistent recruitment, screening and
selection process using interviews, references and the Working With Children
Checks.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.