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Aboriginal Senior Community Development Officer (50d)
Community Development | Perth Metropolitan
About Us
Community Development Directorate
The City’s Community Development Directorate provides abroad range of facilities, services, projects, and events thatdirectly impact the daily lives of our 243,000 residents andvisitors.
The Directorate works to develop safe and vibrant places anddeliver services and facilities to support a community that ishealthy, welcoming and thriving.
About the Position
This is a First Nations Identified Position - Under Section50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 youmust be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply
The Senior Community Development Officer 50(d) is responsiblefor fostering and facilitating community engagement, empowerment,and participation to promote a connected and inclusivecommunity.
This role will have a particular focus on the development,monitoring and evaluation of the City of Stirling’sReconciliation Action Plan.
This position coordinates effective partnership building withinternal and external stakeholders. The position drives positivechange to improve community well-being through the development andimplementation of strategies that advance social equity, access andinclusion.
This position is being offered on a 12-month maximum termcontract at ( hours per week), with possibility ofextension. Alternative part time arrangements may be considered,please contact us to discuss.
Key Responsibilities
The duties of the Senior Community Development Officer 50(d)will include but are not limited to:
1. Coordinate and lead the development and delivery of programmes, services, activities, and events that are consistent with community needs and the strategic direction of the City of Stirling.
2. Facilitate change to ensure more inclusive and sustainable programs that reflect community need for the Reconciliation Action Plan, Access and Inclusion Plan, current and emerging City social plans and strategies.
3. Establish and cultivate effective partnerships with agencies, community organisations, and key stakeholders to achieve positive community development and empowerment outcomes.
4. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify shared objectives and opportunities for partnerships in social impact initiatives.
5. Monitor and measure the impact and effectiveness of programs through data collection and evaluation techniques.
About You
We recognise the key to our success is an exceptional Aboriginaland/or Torres Strait Islander person and therefore we are seekingan outstanding individual to join the team
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired,but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be aperfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will beconsidered.
6. Relevant tertiary degree or demonstrated equivalent experience in a related field.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to respond to the needs and aspirations of the community.
8. Highly developed skills and demonstrated experience in developing, monitoring and evaluating community development projects, strategic frameworks and operational plans.
9. Excellent project management skills, including planning, organising, and executing initiatives within defined timelines and budgets.
10. Extensive knowledge of social issues, global trends, and best practices in social impact and community development.
For further information, please refer to the positiondescription.
What We Offer
The City offers some great benefits including flexibility inwhen and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You willalso enjoy a range of other benefits including:
11. Free parking and easy public transport access
12. Superannuation matching of up to 6%
13. Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
14. Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
15. 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
16. Amazing in-house employee canteen
17. Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
18. Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
19. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
20. Generous study assistance
21. Active social club
22. Employee recognition program
23. Novated Leasing (where applicable)
This maximum term part-time ( position is a Level 7(Inside Workforce Agreement) which attracts a salary from$96, to $101, gross pro rata per annum plussuperannuation.
To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, orhave ability obtain:
24. A copy of Australian driving licence
25. National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
26. Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
27. The right to work in Australia
More about the City
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local governmentin Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economichub.
With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverseworkforce by supporting work-life balance and offeringopportunities for progression and development. Here at City ofStirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City ofStirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and theAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. Wevalue diversity and people of all abilities, ages, faiths,sexualities, gender identities and cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hearfrom you so click ‘ Apply’ now. If youhave any questions about the position, please contact SeánnaDempsey, Team Leader Social Impact & Policy on 08 92058700.
Applications close 6pm on 31 October 2024 however please be aware that we may close as soon as a suitablecandidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your applicationtoday!