AddressCouncil is seeking a motivated individual to be part of our Community Development Team as a Trainee Aboriginal Community Development Officer (identified role).
Please note: this role does not provide direct social support services.
What we will offer you:
- Traineeship for two (2) years
- Obtain a nationally accredited Certificate IV in Community Services
- Above award rates! Commencing salary of $1,910.12 gross per fortnight plus superannuation,varying rates subject to age and experience as per award provisions
- Access to Council’s Flexible Working Arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements
- Further opportunities to grow your skill set through additional courses, training and support
Your new role:
As the Aboriginal Community Development Trainee, your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery of innovative capacity building projects, events and programs in line with the Community Strategic Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and identified community need
- Support the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of key events relevant to the local Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations community including but not limited to Apology Day, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week
- Support the implementation of Council’s current and future Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Building strong networks and stakeholder relationships to facilitate effective communication, information sharing and increased understanding of culturally appropriate practice between Council and local Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nation people.
- Across 24 months you will work full time (35-hour week) alongside experienced supervisors and colleagues, gaining hands-on industry experience and receiving 3 hours paid study time per week towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification.
What you will need to succeed:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality (see Position Description for further information)
- A good understanding of First Nations protocols, key dates and issues
- Great computer skills
- Full rights to work and study in Australia
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Commitment to undertaking the formal training requirements of this role
- A current Class P1, P2 or C Driver’s Licence
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
What is next?
Applications close Wednesday 17 July 2024at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 29 July 2024.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Alexandra Osgood on 02 6926 9***.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
