Community Development Officer - Aboriginal Services

Full time temporary up to 3 years 

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Salary: $90,623 to $101,416 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a nine-day fortnight.

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire,’ our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves, and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural, and open spaces.  We are a diverse and inclusive Council and we encourage candidates from different backgrounds to apply.

Council for many years has had an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee with representatives from the Traditional Owners, the Dharug and GuriNgai Peoples and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples who live, work, study or have a strong commitment to the Hornsby LGA.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and foster effective and strong communication networks between the Hornsby Shire Council, the local Aboriginal community, and the local community services sector.

Responsibilities of this role include;

• Contributing to the development of strategic policies to address the needs of Hornsby Shire's Aboriginal Community.
• Supporting and advocating on community issues
• Collaborating with stakeholders in the development and implementation of meaningful and responsive community development activities.
• Research and prepare grant application for funding projects and community events relevant to the Aboriginal community.
• Facilitating the engagement between Council and Aboriginal stakeholders relating to heritage and environmental matters.
• Support Hornsby Shire Council’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee.
• Support the facilitating and coordinating of Aboriginal Community activities and events.
• Provide information and education to Hornsby Shire Council and community to raise cultural awareness.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have tertiary qualifications in community development or social science and good research skills or extensive experience in the sector.

You will be a proactive, strategic thinker with well-developed communication and consultation skills.

Benefits of working with us!

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers and click on "what we offer" to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

You will be required to have a current Working with Children Check to work in this position.

For further information, please contact Steve Fedorow, Director Community and Environment on 9847 6541.

Closing Date: 21 February 2025 at 11.30pm 

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