Position Details
Mildura, Victoria
Full-time
Salary: $93,602 to $101,911 per annum
Job Number: R2741
Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 7 May 2026
About The Opportunity
We're currently recruiting for an Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Drive reconciliation, build strong community connections and influence Council decision‐making for meaningful cultural outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening relationships between Council and the local Aboriginal community, and to drive meaningful reconciliation outcomes at a community‐wide level.
As the Aboriginal Liaison Officer, you will be at the forefront of delivering Council's Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful partnerships, and ensuring Aboriginal voices inform decision-making, service design and community wellbeing initiatives. Working across the organisation and alongside community, you will lead culturally informed projects, celebrate Aboriginal history and culture, and support Council to deliver inclusive, responsive and respectful services.
This position offers the chance to make a genuine difference, influence organisational practice, and contribute to long‐term social change, while being supported by a committed leadership team in a collaborative Community Wellbeing and Partnerships environment.
What You Will Bring
* Demonstrated cultural knowledge and established connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly within the local context
* Strong understanding of reconciliation, social justice principles and community development practice
* Proven experience leading and delivering community‐based projects, events and engagement initiatives
* Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to provide culturally informed advice and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
* Strong organisational and reporting skills, including experience preparing plans, funding reports and corporate documentation
* Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Community Engagement, Project Management (or similar) and/or substantial relevant experience
* Current driver's licence, and the ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Police Check
Special Measure: This position is identified as a Special Measure under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, including a Certificate of Aboriginality, will be required prior to appointment.
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 6 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602 to $101,911 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. A Working with Children Check may be required, and a pre‐employment medical check may be required as per the role.
Benefits
* Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
* Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
* Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end‐of‐band bonus payment
* Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
* Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
* Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
* Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
* Bi‐Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
* Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
* Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. All applicants are encouraged to apply, including those with a disability, living experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applicants may be required to undertake a pre‐employment medical check as per the role requirements.
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