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Region: Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Job Category: Education and/or training
Employment Fill Type: Permanent (Ongoing)
Location: Tuggerah, NSW, AU, ****
Description:
Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Ongoing Full-Time opportunity
Located in Tuggerah with flexible working arrangements available
Market-competitive salary of $87,199 - $95, 482 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer works as a key member of a team who foster relationships between Aboriginal parents or carers as well as the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).
Other important groups are the broader Aboriginal community and NSW Public schools, to support improved outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
This is a significant role where you can make an impact in the community and improve the wellbeing of students' lives.
The main responsibilities of the role are however not limited to:
Where appropriate, act as a support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and their families
Work with students and families to achieve positive educational and culturally responsive outcomes
Foster strong connections between schools and the broader Aboriginal community regarding expectations or circumstances that may impact students' engagement in schools
Act as a liaison between local AECG's in the realisation of fulfilling the Partnership Agreement.
Assist with strengthening the knowledge, understanding and application of departmental systems and process for Aboriginal parents or carers
Be a liaison between the Aboriginal Education and Communities directorate, schools and across Government and non-Government agencies
Develop culturally responsive solutions for Aboriginal students.




For further information please click here to view the role description
About you -
Be motivated to develop and maintain relationships with the local Aboriginal and School communities
The ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
Strong communication and people skills
Lead by example and be an advocate for change
The ability to be culturally sensitive and display empathy in your approach when dealing with sensitive matters
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position.
Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment.
More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent .
Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check)
Hold a valid NSW driver's license
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions




Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
Information Session
On Thursday, 12 November **** at 10:30am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role.
The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.
To register your interest, please fill out the registration form or by scanning the QR code below.
We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link.
If you require additional assistance, you may reach out to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team at ****** with subject line "Yarn Up" and noting the job reference number: *****.
Closing date
22 November **** at 11:59pm.
Contact
For role enquiries please contact Rachael Ella at ******
Equal opportunity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.
If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above.
For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .
Other Information
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process.
A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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