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Form of workThe Position
This position will work with the Aboriginal Community Development Officer in developing and reviewing strategic documents that have a focus on Social Matters.
You will work with the community to deliver on actions outlined in AlburyCity Reconciliation Action Plan, other strategic documents and assist Community organisations to deliver events, such as NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week. It will work with key stakeholders to assist in identifying gaps, assist to build capacity and support programs to empower the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Working 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
- Flexible working arrangement
- Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team
We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.
Qualifications & experience
- Being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is an essential requirement for this position
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Service or Social Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience in the community sector.
- Current Class C (Standard) Driver's Licence (Compulsory to have and maintain)
- Minimum 5 years experience working in a Community Development framework with a preference for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Experience in the delivery of community outcomes.
- Provide administrative support to community groups when required.
- Develop and review strategic documents and reports for the Aboriginal Community Development Team.
- Establish and maintain relationships within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Implement actions within strategic documents that are relevant to the team.
- Represent Council on various committees such as NAIDOC & Aboriginal Advisory group Committees.
- Work with the community to deliver community events and programs such as Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and other significant events identified by the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Hours
Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines.
Benefits
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
This role closes on the 05 May 2024 The role may close earlier for the right applicant. Should you require any further information for this role please email Julia Vesval on ************@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call on 02 6023 8***.
