Part Time – contract working 60.8 hours per fortnight to June 2027 - (Job #01421)

$108k - $115k pro rata + 12% Super – dependent on relevant experience, skills and knowledge.

The City of Onkaparinga considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) and as a result applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

About the Position

The position reports to the Team Leader Arts, Reconciliation and Cultural Development and is part of this Team within the Community Capacity Section of council.

The role will:

• Manage the Neporendi Community Centre in consultation with the Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Incorporated (NAFI), ensuring effective day-to-day operations.
• Provide leadership and line management to staff, contractors, and volunteers, including recruiting, supporting, and growing the volunteer program.
• Partner with NAFI to plan, develop, and deliver community-based projects and programs aligned with NAFI’s strategic plan and Council objectives.
• Support the NAFI Project Officer.
• Oversee the expansion of programs and services through a ‘hub and spoke’ model across identified community centres within the Council area.
• Plan and coordinate key cultural events, including NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including neighbourhood centres, human service providers, community groups, and residents.
• Apply for and manage grant funding in collaboration with NAFI to enhance programs and deliver services that meet community needs.
• Ensure delivery of actions under Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS), Department of Human Services (DHS), and National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) funding agreements.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Elect to be part of council’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group to support systemic change within the organsiation.

About you

The successful candidate will have high level proven experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, services, and agencies to develop and deliver meaningful projects, programs, and activities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. You will have excellent time management and organization skills, be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision and have professional verbal and written communication skills. You will have demonstrated success in collaborating with Elders, Traditional Owners, and community leaders to deliver impactful outcomes that align with the aspirations and needs of the community. You thrive in a government environment, aligning your work with strategic goals and policies to ensure meaningful outcomes for Neporendi and the City of Onkaparinga.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and managing complex relationships and competing demands to achieve positive outcomes.
2. Significant experience in planning, designing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating community programs, and projects.
3. Experience in managing and maintaining a culturally safe work environment.
4. Experience managing staff, volunteers, and contractors efficiently and effectively to achieve identified strategic and operational outcomes.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas.
• Flexible ways of working.
• Salary sacrificing options.
• Access to an internal support network of Aboriginal staff.
• Access to specific Aboriginal professionals as part of our Employee Assistance Program.

If, after reading the position description you have any questions or require further information please contact Jason Haskett, Team Leader Arts, Reconciliation and Cultural Development on 0408 956 849.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

For this role only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may apply, you may be asked to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality Certificate.

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment (including a functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening), confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

The successful applicant must possess and provide a current Department of Human Services (DHS) ‘Not Prohibited’ Working with Children Check prior to offer of employment.

Applications close 9am Wednesday 15 October 2025.