Resource Officer

The Resource Officer will support community in helping identify, implement plans, and create more visible pathways to ensure that First Nations participants and non-participants of the NDIS can access support outside of the scheme by working collaboratively with local communities and mainstream services to raise awareness and become more inclusive of the needs of people with disability.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Ability to contribute to and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current knowledge and interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, trends and practices with a drive for continual learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships (particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations) including where the working relationship is at distance, in order to promote positive service outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective internal and external professional partnerships.
• Self-awareness and ability to be a positive representative of Trinity Adventure Projects and ability to role model behaviours and attitudes in alignment with Trinity Adventure Projects values and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to produce written reports, represent Trinity Adventure Projects and contribute within forums and meetings.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of issues and information.

Who we're looking for:

• Someone who identifies as First Nations
• Someone with proven experience working in community development roles
• An understanding of community capacity building models
• Experience working in community development or Community Engagement roles
• Experience or understanding of Project Management
• Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation skills
• Strong written communication and report writing skills

To apply for this role: 

1. Please provide a cover letter detailing your experience and why you want to work with Trinity Adventure Projects.
2. Please include two references, including a current line manager.