Aboriginal Education Officer

• Free parking and safe bike storage
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your immediate family members  
• Support through an Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family members.  

This position is primarily based at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre but will be required to occasionally attend the Walyalup Civic Centre. 

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success.

The Aboriginal Education Officer promotes and supports the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (WACC) as a welcoming and inviting space showcasing initiatives and concepts that promote Aboriginal culture, art and history throughout the year.

• Increase exposure of Aboriginal arts and culture to the community through the delivery of engaging activities and programs and interactive displays. 
• Activate the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (WACC), including developing innovative programs and activities for community and increase the visitor experience. 
• Support the delivery of the actions within the Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• Promote the WACC as a venue for hire for cultural purposes. 
• Facilitate opportunities which build the local community knowledge of Aboriginal culture and our shared history. 

Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act.

To be successful in this role you will possess strong communication and people management skills and be an effective problem solver.

You will possess excellent time management and organisational skills, working in an autonomous environment.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5:00pm, Friday 24th May, but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Thomas Wood on 08 9432 9***.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.