Description:
DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth& Community
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade 11
SALARY:
$74,758 to $82,234 pa + 11% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Aboriginal Community Development Officer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
This position will work with the Aboriginal Community Development Officer in developing and reviewing strategic documents that have a focus on Social Matters.
You will work with the community to deliver on actions outlined in AlburyCity Reconciliation Action Plan, other strategic documents and assist Community organisations to deliver events, such as NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week. It will work with key stakeholders to assist in identifying gaps, assist to build capacity and support programs to empower the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support to community groups when required.
- Develop and review strategic documents and reports for the Aboriginal Community Development Team.
- Establish and maintain relationships within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Implement actions within strategic documents that are relevant to the team.
- Represent Council on various committees such as NAIDOC & Aboriginal Advisory group Committees.
- Work with the community to deliver community events and programs such as Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and other significant events identified by the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Provide support and advice to AlburyCity Teams, Executive and Councilors regarding Indigenous matters.
- Deliver collaborative projects between AlburyCity and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community/Organisations and other services and partners.
- Research and identify grant and funding opportunities including, overseeing applications, project implementation, evaluation, liaison with the funding body and acquitting the grant.
- Identify gaps and work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community to build capacity and empower people.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
ABOUT US
Our Organisation : We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values : We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.
- Working Together : I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
- Integrity : I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
- Courage and Passion : I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
- Innovation : I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
- Loyalty : I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.
Live Well Work Well : The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.