Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Divisional Engagement Coordinator

The Trustee For The Salvation Army Victoria Property Trust

Redfern, NSW, Australia
Not specified (assumed full-time office-based)
Aboriginal or torres strait islander descent required
Experience engaging with first nations communities
Knowledge of reconciliation action plan implementation
The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Divisional Engagement Coordinator in Redfern, NSW, to enhance cultural capabilities and support reconciliation efforts within their mission. The role requires a deep understanding of First Nations peoples' contemporary issues and experience in community engagement, particularly within a Christian ministry context

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key contact point for divisional NSW engagement to build cultural capability and advance reconciliation across The Salvation Army's mission expressions.
  • The successful candidate will support the implementation of the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability & Competency Framework and Reconciliation Action Plan.
  • The position is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as being Indigenous is considered a genuine occupational requirement under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

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The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Divisional Engagement Coordinator in Redfern, NSW, to enhance cultural capabilities and support reconciliation efforts within their mission. The role requires a deep understanding of First Nations peoples' contemporary issues and experience in community engagement, particularly within a Christian ministry context.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent required
  • Experience engaging with First Nations communities
  • Knowledge of Reconciliation Action Plan implementation
  • Ability to facilitate Yarning or Learning Circles
  • Understanding of cultural capability frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Christian ministry
  • Strategic forum representation skills
  • Strong internal and external relationship building
  • Background in policy research and best practices

Key Requirements

  • Must be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Current Working with Children check required
  • Valid driver's licence required
  • National police record check required
  • Completion of mandatory Code of Conduct training

Work Rights

Must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

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