Join a national peak body committed to advancing the social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a community-controlled organisation, it partners with Indigenous leaders, communities, and key stakeholders to drive meaningful change and deliver culturally informed initiatives. The organisation fosters a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment, incorporating Indigenous knowledge and values into every aspect of its work.
The Opportunity
As an Engagement Officer , you will be instrumental in fostering meaningful relationships and driving collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Engagement, your role will contribute to the development and implementation of engagement strategies that align stakeholders with the organisation's vision. You will also support key initiatives and projects aimed at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support initiatives that align with the organisation's goals. Project Support: Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on engagement projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational objectives. Research and Analysis: Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement strategies and conduct research to identify opportunities for improvement. Documentation and Reporting: Create culturally appropriate and clear reports, minutes, briefs, and presentations to support organisational efforts. Community Engagement: Advocate for the needs and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ensuring their voices are reflected in projects and initiatives. Secretariat Support: Provide support for councils and collaborative networks, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on action items. Communication: Maintain effective communication channels with all stakeholders, ensuring messages are respectful, accessible, and aligned with the organisation's values. About You
You will bring a strong commitment to fostering meaningful engagement and a desire to contribute to transformative outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Your qualifications, experience, and skills include:
You will leverage your tertiary qualifications in health or relevant professional experience to contribute effectively to engagement strategies. You will use your organisational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, even under pressure. You will draw on your ability to develop and implement strategies that deliver tangible and measurable outcomes in engagement and stakeholder collaboration. You will use your interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will contribute to effective project delivery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and timelines. You will apply your communication skills to create clear, concise, and culturally appropriate documents and presentations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in advancing health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will join a culturally inclusive and collaborative organisation that values your contribution and supports your professional growth.
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