• Aboriginal Identified position
• Fulltime- 2 x ongoing positions
• Located at Northern Zone Office - 1 position Coffs Harbour and the other Tamworth
• Salary $75,000 - $85,000 per annum plus superannuation of 12%
• 70-hour fortnight, NFP salary packaging, EAP, hybrid workplace and other benefits

About the role:

The Project Officer role is an administrative role that supports senior staff and provides assistance throughout the Zone to Local Aboriginal Land Councils. The role assists in establishing effective policies, procedures, reporting, and internal controls for LALCs to enable them to operate efficiently and effectively.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities for the Project Officer are summarised as follows but are not limited to:

• Assessing the needs of Local Aboriginal Land Councils and through the assessment process identify critical issues that are affecting their operations.
• Performing administrative functions of the Zone Office in support of senior staff as required.
• Reporting on a regular basis the progress of assistance being provided to Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
• Assisting in the development of CLBPs including land and property management, identifying achievable goals that will enhance Local Aboriginal Land Councils capacity to deliver effective and efficient services to its clients and Land Development, Business and other Economic Development projects/program.
• Establishing sound rapport with Local Aboriginal Land Councils, travelling widely across the Zone and providing on-the-spot assistance and guidance.
• Compliance with the NSWALC Funding Agreement and legislative timetables.
• Undertaking periodic Risk Assessments of LALCs and identify and report critical issues that are affecting the operations of the LALC.
• Assisting in organising, presenting and facilitating the NSWALC suite of training packages including mandatory governance training to Board Members, staff and key members of the organisation.
• Acting in accordance with NSWALC people policies and procedures and Code of Conduct, including WHS obligations at all times applying high standards of probity and ethical behaviour.
• Operating within a team environment.
• Assisting in establishing effective policies, procedures, and reporting and internal controls for LALCs to enable them to operate efficiently and effectively.
• Assisting the NSWALC and the individual LALC’s in identifying and managing social and culture and heritage issues.

Essential Criteria:

• Aboriginality - this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Knowledge and/or appreciation of the cultural, social and economic needs of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to undertake diverse functions to meet client needs within policy and organisational frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience of office administrative functions and tasks.
• Sound oral and written communication and including the capacity to negotiate.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire knowledge in working with legislation and program delivery relating to Aboriginal people.
• Sound understanding of project management, and financial literacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire knowledge in policy formulation and advice, implementation and review.
• Sound ability to research and solve problems.
• Ability to travel throughout the Zone in support of Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter of no more than two (2) pages telling us about your interest in the role and what you offer to the team and organisation, along with your resume by the apply button or alternatively to [email protected] by 27th February 2025.