Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Identified Position)

Help strengthen connections and create positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities. Join Central Coast Council as our Aboriginal Liaison Officer in this identified role and make a meaningful impact every day.

• Provide culturally appropriate advice to meet the needs of Aboriginal people.
• Lead initiatives under the First Nations Accord to support the local Aboriginal community.
• This is a temporary part-time role (21 hours per week) for 12 months

About the role

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer is a pivotal role within the Community and Recreation Services Directorate, specifically in the Community Development section. This position is responsible for implementing initiatives that align with the First Nations Accord, aimed at achieving meaningful outcomes for the Aboriginal community on the Central Coast.

Key Duties

• Provide professional advice, support and information to Central Coast Council (CCC), the local Aboriginal community and Indigenous service providers to enable the provision of effective culturally appropriate policy, planning, services, programs and activities to meet the needs of Aboriginal people
• Deliver on the key accountabilities outlined in the First Nations Accord in collaboration with key external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and review of policies, codes and procedures for CCC and external services in relation to Aboriginal matters
• Coordinate and maintain culturally appropriate relationships throughout the region and provide advice and information on local Aboriginal issues to deliver on the key commitments of the First Nations Accord.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dedicated professional who possesses a deep understanding of local Aboriginal community needs. The ideal candidate will be capable of navigating complex community dynamics while effectively advocating for Aboriginal interests.

• Degree in Social Sciences, Community Services, or a related field, or substantial relevant experience.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with Aboriginal communities and service providers.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check.

The successful candidate will demonstrate adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to achieving work goals while maintaining a focus on quality customer service.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

This is a targeted position in accordance with Section 14d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage, cultural knowledge and connections are a genuine requirement of the role. 

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $50.93 per hour. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $59.02 per hour on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation. 
• We have a temporary part-time role (21 hours per week) available.
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role.
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. 

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.