First Nations Identified - Community Education Coordinator

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community? We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives. At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture. We are currently recruiting for Community Education Coordinator and would love to hear from you! Acknowledgement of Country WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Our perks and benefits: We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits. Aboriginal Support Network Flexible working Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Yearly corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs Location: Parramatta or Warragamba Salary: Starting from 112,042 + 11% Super Tenure: Permanent, Full Time What we are looking for: A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value Appropriate tertiary qualifications in education, environmental science/ management, social sciences or related field or equivalent experience. Excellent understanding of best practice Community Education and interpretation principles and behaviour change theory. Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and effective way, for a diverse range of audiences and accessibility requirements. Experience in leading the development, delivery and evaluation of multi-faceted best practice Community Education programs. Experience in developing interpretive resources including signage, installations, displays, exhibitions or face to face experiences in an educative environment. Experience in managing projects and contract service providers within time and budgetary constraints. Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities. What you will work on: Develop, deliver and evaluate high quality Community Education programs for target audiences, incorporating organisational messages and using best practice education principles. Develop interpretive resources that communicate complex messages in a clear and effective way, are accessible to a diverse range of audiences and learning styles and respond to stakeholder interests and organisational needs. Develop and maintain effective internal and external partnerships with learning/ cultural institutions and water focused organisations, ensuring WaterNSW Community Education projects meet the expectations of stakeholders, reflect organisational objectives and are integrated with priority WaterNSW projects. Ensure Community Education programs focused on increasing awareness, understanding, skills or influencing behaviours are integrated with other behaviour change tools such as enforcement and incentives as required and provide advice to internal stakeholders Who is WaterNSW? When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information. For full details about this role please review the Position Description. (Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page)Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au Please note applications for this position will close on 22 March 2024. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.