Senior Officer - Research And Development - Community Truth-Telling Pathways - Sydney / Canberra

Job description
Our organisation
Reconciliation Australia (RA) is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.
Reconciliation Australia is developing Community Truth Telling Pathways (CTTP) that will advance a movement of truth-telling across Australia that is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led, place-based and strengths focused. It will provide a foundation of employing truth to advance justice including the support of social and emotional wellbeing to ensure that the wrongs of the past are never repeated.
The CTTP program aims to provide an understanding of the importance of learning about the shared histories and support the development of a nationwide culture of truth-telling by strengthening relationships between all Australians and to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The role
Take on a critical support role within a new program in the emerging area of truth-telling. This is an exciting opportunity for a person with strong organisational skills, the ability to successfully multitask and communicate at a high level.
The Senior Officer, Research and Development, will support Research and resource development projects as part of the Research and Development team within the Community Truth-telling Pathways program.
The role will also work closely with the Senior Communications Officer in the Communications team, and the Community Engagement team within the Community Truth-telling Pathways team to support the delivery of programs objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Support research truth-telling initiatives, including collecting and analysing data and managing and updating existing databases that may include conducting literature reviews or field research.
• Support the development of an evidence based research program that delivers on program objectives and supports truth-telling and healing in communities.
• Support the Manager, Research and Development, and Senior Manager within the Community Truth-telling Pathways program in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Community Truth-telling Pathways program with effective program management systems and processes.
• Engage, build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, individuals and organisations.

• Drafting presentations and formatting documents.
• Supporting senior team members with administrative functions.

About you
To be considered for this position you will have a high-level ability to manage competing demands and communicate effectively. You will also have:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to work within a team, across teams, and autonomously, and a strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of, or experience, working with First Nations people and communities
• Strong desire to work in a culturally responsive environment.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applications from all Australians, especially those of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as your cultural and lived experience is central to the work we do.
Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia.
A position description is attached.
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