Reconciliation Officer

The City of Kalamunda is looking for a Reconciliation Officer with a ‘can do’ attitude and excellent communication skills to join our amazing team.

About the City of Kalamunda

The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the Perth CBD.  The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial, and industrial areas. We are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.

About this Opportunity

As the successful applicant, you will play a vital role in coordinating the delivery of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), garner support and implement a Reference Group of City Elders and Aboriginal members to guide the implementation of the RAP, maintain quarterly contact with Reference Group and ensure all administration completed within designated timescales, provide a wide range of engagement that targets the many different demographics and interest groups within the community educating them with regards to Reconciliation, support existing cultural activities and provide opportunities to establish new initiatives for community cultural activities in partnership with community group, arts groups and networks and to ensure mandatory reporting to Reconciliation Australia is completed in a timely manner.

To find out all Key Result Areas for this position, please refer to the position description that can be found on our website under Career Opportunity section.

About You

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To succeed in this role, it is desirable to have completed or be working towards a relevant qualification.

Selection Criteria

1. Ideally experience in management and delivery of a diverse range of cultural activities to the community.
2. Ability to achieve strategies through the production of project plans and long-term plans.
3. A sound understanding of marketing and promotion techniques.
4. Able to work independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
5. A sound level of understanding of the broad functions of Local Government
6. Ability to establish external and internal networks and liaise effectively with stakeholders.
7. Developed skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Experience in developing, monitoring and reviewing budgets (desirable).
9. Experience in applying for and acquitting grants (desirable).
10. Ability to contribute to the effective strategic and operational planning (desirable).

Hours of Work

This is a part-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 45 hours per fortnight.

About the Benefits

The salary range for this position is $79,557 – $84,570 per annum (depending on experience and skill level) pro-rata plus superannuation. Other inclusions are free parking, annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading pro-rata, Corporate Health Membership, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities. We have flexible work arrangements and support working from home arrangements (subject to approval).

How to Apply

Further information about the position and how to apply can be found under our Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.

To be considered for the position your application will consist of a covering letter that addresses the Selection Criteria in this ad, and a current CV.

Please email your application to jobs@kalamunda.wa.gov.au with “Reconciliation Officer Application” in the Subject Heading.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9967.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 14 October 2024.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

This is a direct recruitment exercise so unless invited, Agency applications will not be considered for this position.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.  We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

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