Posted: 18/12/2025
Closing Date: 16/01/2026
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Business Centre - Brown Street
Job Category: Other
Band 5 - $ $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
Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.
How to apply:
* 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
Police Check
Working with Children Check
Current Driver's License