First Peoples Lead - St Kilda, Australia - City of Port Phillip

City of Port Phillip

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St Kilda, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Synopsis:
First Peoples Lead
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Salary Range Band 7 $104,946 - $117,440 plus 11% Super:

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Full Time Permanent position:

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Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip acknowledges the Indigenous Australians as the original inhabitants of this land, having endured European settlement for over two centuries.

We deeply value the contributions made by our First Peoples Communities and are dedicated to enhancing and promoting our culture and community.

As an iconic inner-city council, we employ approximately 1000 individuals who administer over 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses, and visitors.

These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

The First Peoples Lead will offer leadership to drive reconciliation efforts, provide inspired guidance to our First Peoples program and team, and advise our organisation and Council.

This role will entail overseeing our relationships with all Traditional Owner groups that hold historical and cultural ties to our city, First Peoples Service Providers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders residing in or visiting Port Phillip.

This is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

Duties:

Provide organisational leadership and advice.
Oversee crucial stakeholder relationships.
Assess emerging topics and opportunities, offering guidance across various areas including reconciliation, employment, health and wellbeing service planning, civic protocols, traditional ownership and land management.

Skills and Experience

Knowledge of First Peoples' culture.
Ability to communicate sensitively, and effectively
Experience in policy development, report writing.
Experience in sustaining engagement and partnerships between government, Traditional Owners, Aboriginalcontrolled organizations, and local communities.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions.
An innovative and supportive team, known for delivering community focused initiatives.
Supportive and empowering leadership.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well

- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia
Sufficient proof of their identity
Evidence of COVID19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)

How to Apply

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.

The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Please Note:

All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.

Applications close **11.59pm Tuesday 28 May 2024