Our client, located in Northam, is seeking a passionate, well-connected person for their Cultural Liaison Officer role.

Objective:

To strengthen and maintain mutually respectful relationships between our client and local First Nations communities by building trust, supporting meaningful engagement, and creating opportunities for cultural connection. The role will foster positive and beneficial relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders across the Shire of Northam.

The Cultural Liaison Officer will lead the development and delivery of culturally appropriate events and activities at the Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for both local community members and visitors.

The position also contributes to ensuring that our client's programs, services, and decision-making processes are culturally informed, respectful and inclusive.

About the role:

- Develop and assist in the implementation of an annual program of activations including events, workshops and training that showcases Ballardong Nyoongar culture and promotes the BKB Centre.
- Deliver guided tours of the Bilya Koort Boodja Centre Exhibition with a focus on education in Nyoongar culture and history.
- Liaise with Ballardong Nyoongar Elders and Emerging Elders to coordinate cultural experiences tailored to the requirements of bookings taken for the BKB, such as Welcome to Country, and Storytelling.
- Provide advice and support to staff to guide culturally informed decision making.




- Assist the Tourism Facilities Coordinator in the creation of culturally informed social media content for the BKB Centre.
- Assist the Tourism Facilities Coordinator and Tourism Officers in the day-to-day operations, presentation and customer services of the Centre.
- Coordinate meetings of the BKB Nyoongar Cultural Advisory Group.

About you:

- Ability to liaise with people at all levels in an informative and positive manner.
- Solid computer literacy and proficiency including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Proven time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and be well organised
- Sound judgement and problem solving skills
- Ability to undertake other administration tasks
- Excellent knowledge of Ballardong Nyoongar culture
- Knowledge of Ballardong region, in particular Northam
- Experience in developing and delivering cultural programs and events
- Proven Ballardong identity and strong local connections
- Hold a current unrestricted C Class national drivers licence.
- Provision of a current National Police Clearance.
- Working with Children Check

DONT MISS THIS FANTASTIC CHANCE - APPLY NOW!!

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

📌 CULTURAL LIAISON OFFICER (Western Australia)
🏢 Intowork Australia
📍 Western Australia