Award: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award

Enjoy generous NFP salary packaging benefits - package up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (rent, mortgage, bills) and an additional $2,650 for dining and entertainment

Reports to: General Manager

Applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Barang considers being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person a genuine occupational requirement under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of a National Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC). The successful applicant must maintain all required clearances for the duration of their employment and notify Barang of any change that may affect their clearance or suitability to undertake the role

Community Engagement Officer

Identified Role

Position Details

Award: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award

Classification: SCHADS Level 2, Pay Point 4 – Level 3, Pay Point 4

Enjoy generous NFP salary packaging benefits - package up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (rent, mortgage, bills) and an additional $2,650 for dining and entertainment

Reports to: General Manager

Applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Barang considers being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person a genuine occupational requirement under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of a National Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC).



The successful applicant must maintain all required clearances for the duration of their employment and notify Barang of any change that may affect their clearance or suitability to undertake the role

Organisation Purpose

Barang Regional Alliance Ltd (Barang) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation supporting the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Central Coast of NSW. We advocate to reform current thinking, systems and processes contributing to improved outcomes and accountability for the Aboriginal community.

Position Purpose

Provide practical, reliable and high level Aboriginal community level engagement as well as assisting with the ongoing coordination, administration, management, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Regional Development Agenda and Empowered Communities initiative.

General Responsibilities

- Coordinate and facilitate ongoing community feedback mechanisms (annual community surveys, workshops, forums, consultations) to ensure community identified priorities inform regional advocacy, planning and decision-making.
- Coordinate and convene the Central Coast Aboriginal Interagency to strengthen collaboration and information sharing.
- Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal community members, Elders, Leaders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government agencies and community partners.
- Support the ongoing identification,



recording and communication of community priorities, in addition to emerging issues and opportunities to inform Barang's Regional Development Agenda.
- Assist in the coordination and support of partnership tables, community panels, and other shared decision-making mechanisms.
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate community engagement activities as a means to promote meaningful participation, increase community voice and strengthen accountability.
- Develop, coordinate and maintain communications, including social media, digital platforms and engagement materials, targeted towards local Aboriginal community members.
- Monitor and respond to community feedback, ensuring information is appropriately recorded, documented and distributed.

Self-Management and Team Contribution

- Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Adhere to Barang's policies, procedures, governance requirements and reasonable workplace directions.
- Actively participate in performance and development processes, undertake relevant skilled learning and maintain skills and capabilities.
- Comply with all work health and safety requirements and contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.
- Operate within all applicable legal, ethical and cultural frameworks.
- Contribute to the ongoing implementation of Barang's Regional Development Agenda.

Required Skills and Experience

- Identifies as an Aboriginal person and is recognised and accepted as such by the Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal community contexts and a commitment towards progressing social, economic and cultural development for Abori

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