Fixed Term Part Time (28 hours fortnightly, 3 years)

An opportunity to drive transformation (update this as necessary)

Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks

Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role
The Reconciliation Lead will play a pivotal role in advancing reconciliation both within the City and throughout our sphere of influence. This position is responsible for strengthening relationships with First Nations peoples, leading the delivery of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and ensuring that cultural learning and awareness are embedded across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and reporting of the City’s RAP.
• Embedding RAP accountability across all business units, including through the RAP Steering Group and ELT.
• Building strong partnerships with Reconciliation WA, Reconciliation Australia, and First Nations community stakeholders.
• Consulting and collaborating with the City’s First Nations staff to ensure authentic engagement and feedback.
• Working with Communications to promote awareness and understanding of reconciliation through internal and external channels.
• Supporting Learning and Development to deliver high-quality cultural competency initiatives.

About you
We are seeking someone who can bring vision, leadership, and cultural insight to this important role. You will have demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities and stakeholders, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to influence and inspire others in advancing reconciliation.

• Success in this role will be measured by:
• Delivery and reporting of RAP outcomes and actions.
• Leadership and coordination of the RAP Steering Group.
• Increased cultural competency across the organisation.
• Strong and respectful relationships with First Nations peoples and partners.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary: $93,945.24 (Level 5.1) per annum pro-rata 0.4 FTE depending on qualifications and experience.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Evan Hillman, Service Manager Community Development on (08) 9411 3444 or [email protected].

How to Apply: Head to the City’s web site (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au), click “Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. You will need to address the Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description (maximum of two pages). All applications must be made via our online portal.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 at 5.00pm.The City of Cockburn reserve the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.