Fostering inclusive, respectful, and collaborative relationships between Council and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to strengthen community bonds and support those in need.

About the role:

• Key point of contact between Council, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, service providers and government agencies.
• Strong and inclusive community development and advisory role in relation to its specific client group.
• Identifies needs through community consultation and initiates, coordinates, and facilitates subsequent project development and implementation.
• Initiate, coordinate and facilitate projects, services and groups to create a strong and inclusive community particularly relating to the well-being of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
• a maximum-term contract up to 12 months, with possibility of extension, subject to operational need
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Experience in a Community Development role related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, report writing, and funding submissions.
• Capacity to network, communicate, and develop cooperative working relationships with a wide range of community groups and services.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Thursday 1 May 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Recruitment timeframes:

Interviews will be scheduled across Friday 9 May, Monday 12 May and Tuesday 13 May 2025.

SK97188A