Community Development Officer (First Nations Engagement)First Nations IdentifiedPermanentFull-time (average of 38 hours perweek)The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBDand is one of the fastest growing local governments in the southmetropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision anddelivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meetor exceed community expectations. Providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we arecommitted to employing team members who share the City'sValues of Recognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork– RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into allaspects of employment at the City.Working as part of the Community Capacity Building team, youwill develop and facilitate meaningful engagement with FirstNations people/s to guide programs, projects and events. You willalso assist the City to create, support and facilitateopportunities for, and with First Nations people/s in the areas ofarts, health and well-being, education, employment, economicdevelopment and heritage. You will identify, facilitate and promotelearning and development opportunities for Council members, staff,and / or the community, which ensure a culturally secure service,and a deeper understanding of culture for the whole community.You are a self-motivated individual with respect for and lived /professional knowledge and experience of First Nations culture andcommunities. You are experienced in working and consulting with keystakeholders, your administration, written and verbal communicationskills are well developed, and you have excellent attention todetail. You can prioritise work, multi-task and work in afast-paced environment.You have relevant tertiary qualification and a current"C" class driver's licence.The City recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification forthis position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984(WA). To apply you must identify and be recognisedwithin your community as a First Nations person.To be considered for this role, you must address thefollowing essential selection criteria as part of your onlineapplication:Sound knowledge and understanding of First Nations people/scultures, inclusive of history, traditional and contemporaryvalues and protocols, and other issues relevant to FirstNations people/s communities in an urban setting.Knowledge and experience in engaging and consulting withFirst Nations people/s.Experience in identifying stakeholders, and establishingand maintaining networks with First Nations community members,groups and service providersWe are offering a gross salary of $82,627 per annum,and:11% superannuation plus the opportunity to co-contribute upto 5%.A variety of health and wellbeing programs.Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days offand two additional paid days of absence per annum.Training and development opportunities including paid studyleave and study fees.Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,etc.An information package is available on our website . Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool ofcandidates is received. This means the vacancy may close withoutnotice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommendyou apply as soon as possibleThe City of Rockingham accepts applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.#J-18808-Ljbffr
