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First Nations Community Engagement Officer

18/12/2025
16/01/2026
Part Time
Business Centre - Brown Street
Other

Band 5 - $37.96 - $42.78 excluding superannuation 

As the First Nations Community Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening Councils cultural capability and embedding First Nations perspectives across the organisation. You will work collaboratively with First Nations communities, Traditional Owner organisations, and council staff to ensure culturally safe engagement and meaningful inclusion in Council planning and practice. This role also supports the delivery of Councils Reconciliation Action Plan and contributes to building a more inclusive and culturally informed workplace and community.

Benefits of working at Council:

  • We encourage personal and professional growth
  • We understand the importance of work / life balance
  • We embrace change
  • We are committed to providing a safe work environment
  • We offer flexible work arrangements

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and developmemt opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Jane Coshutt, Community Development Coordinator via phone on (03) 5573 0444.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

  • Click the Apply button below
  • Download and read the position description here
  • Attach a resume and cover letter 

 

Desired Skills and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in First Nations Studies, Community Development or Social Science

Experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture in Southern Grampians region

Being of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background

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