This is an identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with the skills and experience to apply.

As Wyndham City’s First Nations Community Officer, you will support the First Nations Unit in delivering key commitments under Wyndham’s Reconciliation Action Plan, strengthening connections between First Nations people and support initiatives and opportunities available across our community.

Drawing on your experience and relationships with First Nation communities, including Traditional Owner groups, First Nations organisations, businesses, government and non-First Nations people seeking support, you will build meaningful partnerships, identify community needs, address barriers and create opportunities for positive outcomes.

Working collaboratively with community stakeholders and other Council teams, you will co-design and deliver community-based initiatives that advance reconciliation, Truth Telling and self-determination. You will also support First Nations organisations and community groups to build their capacity and long-term sustainability, while contributing to activities that recognise significant cultural events and strengthen cultural understanding across Council and the wider community.

What your day will look like

- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with First Nations community members, Traditional Owners, First Nations and non First Nations organisations, businesses and local groups , acting as a key point of contact for those seeking support from Council.




- Partner withcommunity stakeholders and other Council teams to co-design, deliver and evaluate initiatives that advance reconciliation, Truth Telling and self-determination.
- Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships to plan, coordinate and facilitate activities that recognise significant First Nations dates and promote cultural understanding across Council and the wider community.
- Support First Nations organisations and community groups through information sharing, service linkages, identifying community needs and building organisational capacity to address barriers and support long-term success.
- Develop and continuously improve processes and tools that strengthen partnerships, local networks, collaborative planning and community capacity building.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and other strategies and initiatives impacting First Nations communities.
- Coordinate meetings, programs and community events that strengthen connections and collaboration between First Nations and non-First Nations stakeholders.

What you will bring





- A relevant degree or diploma course with some relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience; or substantial relevant experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and delivering First Nations community programs or projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of First Nations community engagement, cultural protocols and the development and management of culturally appropriate partnerships and projects.
- Proven experience supporting First Nations and non-First Nations people to strengthen their cultural understanding to achieve goals cultural learning goals.
- Ability to motivate, support and collaborate with individuals and cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, solid computer literacy and the ability to prepare clear information and advice.
- A current Working with Children Check.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

Council is deeply committed to the journey of Reconciliation. We have a long and proud tradition of working with the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the land which Wyndham City operates.

Wyndham City is home to a large and diverse First Nations population and has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria. In recent years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia have moved to Wyndham. This marks a steady increase from just over 700 residents identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the 2006 census to almost 1200 in 2011, 17

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