Indigenous Liaison Officer

Indigenous Liaison Officer

Australian Parliamentary Service Level 6

$104,587 to $114,727

Committee Office

The Department of the Senate invites applications for the role of Indigenous Liaison Officer.

The Indigenous Liaison Officer will support the work of the Senate Committee Office to improve the way secretariats and committees engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, networks and organisations.

The Indigenous Liaison Officer will establish and maintain effective professional networks with stakeholders, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. The Indigenous Liaison Officer will promote and facilitate culturally appropriate communication between Senate committees and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and provide advice on cultural protocols and matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. All tasks require the Indigenous Liaison Officer to exercise sound judgement, manage a range of stakeholder expectations, and navigate politically and culturally sensitive issues.

As this is a new position, the successful applicant will be offered a 12-month non-ongoing engagement, with the possibility of extension or ongoing employment.

To apply, you are asked to provide a one-page pitch setting out the skills and experience you would bring to the role. You are also asked to provide a copy of your résumé.

The filling of this position is intended to be an Affirmative Measure under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and is restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. You may be asked to provide evidence, including a statutory declaration, of your cultural identity if shortlisted for the role.

For further information about the role and to apply, click here.

For all inquiries, please contact HRM.Sen@aph.gov.au.

Applications close Sunday, 26 May 2024.

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