Coordinator Aboriginal Gathering Place - Victoria, Australia - City of Whittlesea
Description
Permanent Full time
Band 6
Salary $ 95, Super+ RDO + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). The position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The Role
Make a difference in our community
An exciting new opportunity to coordinate City of Whittlesea's upcoming Aboriginal Gathering Place
The Coordinator Aboriginal Gathering Place plans, delivers and monitors projects and programs at the Aboriginal Gathering Place in collaboration and partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and stakeholder organisations.
The role works closely with external and internal stakeholders in delivering programs and activities with a cultural lens and is informed by best practice. The role is responsible for ensuring that all information, communications and project work related to the Aboriginal Gathering Place is undertaken with a consistent and culturally safe approach.
About you
You are passionate in project, programming and service delivery of services and programs, with a cultural safe lens based on best practice principles, collaborating with stakeholders to meet the needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community?
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Michelle Hooke, Unit Manager, Aboriginal Communities,
To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 17 May 2024
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.Online interviews will also be considered if applicants aren't able to attend in person/.
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person identified position
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.