About the Role
The Indigenous Liaison Officer delivers initiatives to uplift cultural capability, provides pastoral care to First Nations staff, and provides guidance and advice to inform culturally safe and inclusive practices. The Indigenous Liaison Officer coordinates consultation with, and provides support to, the Commission's Indigenous Staff Network and Indigenous Champion.
Key Accountabilities
* Work with Commission staff to develop and maintain the internal processes, systems, documentation and reporting required for the successful running of internal programs and events.
* Mentor First Nations staff, including participants of the Indigenous Apprenticeship Program (IAP) and Indigenous Graduate Program for their success within the program and at the Commission.
* Provide cultural protocols advice to managers and staff across the Commission.
* Enable cross-cultural awareness and learning opportunities for Commission staff.
* Represent the Commission as required at Indigenous-related meetings and events.
* Assist with implementation of RAP deliverables.
* Contribute to the broader team and section objectives, as required.
Key Capabilities
* Develop, monitor, evaluate and continuously improve programs.
* High quality written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level documents.
* Maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to engage with First Nations employees and a solid understanding of Australian Indigenous cultures and community groups.
* Deal with sensitive, confidential, and complex matters in a culturally safe manner.
Essential Requirements
* Be an Australian citizen.
* Satisfy a National Coordinated Criminal History Check.
* Satisfy a pre-existing medical condition declaration.
* Demonstrated strong connections with First Nations peoples and community.
Confirmation of Heritage
* A confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent document signed and sealed by an incorporated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation.
* A letter signed by the chairperson of an incorporated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation confirming you are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
* A statutory declaration made by a member of an Indigenous service provider, confirming you are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Position Details
Salary offered will be between $99,784 - $112,571 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
Roles are offered on an Ongoing/Non-Ongoing basis, with non-ongoing roles offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of one extension up to an additional 12 months.
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