Job Title: Indigenous Engagement Officer
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Indigenous Engagement Officer to join our team in the Loddon Campaspe area. The successful candidate will work closely with education and family service providers, key stakeholders, and the Indigenous community to improve early years participation, student engagement, wellbeing, and retention and achievement.
The role involves working systematically with departments and agencies, providing advice to assist the coordination of services to support re-engagement of at-risk Indigenous children and young people. Key responsibilities include building constructive, professional relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating improved access to universal and targeted educational services for Indigenous families and communities, negotiating with and influencing key stakeholders to improve access to culturally responsive educational services, establishing and maintaining partnerships with government departments, community agencies, and local communities, facilitating local Indigenous input into the delivery of culturally appropriate educational services, and providing expert Indigenous-specific advice to education services about culturally inclusive and appropriate strategies.
This is an identified position available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. To be successful, you will need to work in a multidisciplinary team, establish and maintain good working relationships with school staff and early childhood staff, network effectively with local Indigenous community, young people, and families/carers. A current Working with Children Check is required for this position.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
* Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols and practices
* Understanding of the importance of culturally responsive education
* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
Benefits:
This is a part-time (0.7 FTE), fixed-term position available until 30/06/2028. The Department of Education is committed to diversity and places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position.
How to Apply:
Candidates are advised that they are required to upload a cover letter that outlines their skills and abilities against the Key Selection Criteria, along with an updated resume. If you require assistance with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement or contact the People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division via email.
Contact Information:
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information. We look forward to hearing from you.