About the role
In this role, you will be accountable for championing the development and implementation of the Council Reconciliation Action Plan. The role will provide visionary leadership for the City’s strategic and coordinated approach to engaging with First National People, organisations, and communities.

Classification: Senior Professional Level 1

A Total Remuneration Package (TRP) inclusive of 11.5% superannuation - $160,862 up to $173,731.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and maintenance of strong and effective relationships with First Nations organisations and communities.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of internal City policies and procedures that enhance cultural awareness and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for First Nations People.
• Develop and integrate the department’s initiatives and annual business plans in line with the Directorate strategy, balancing value for our community and customers within the financial, social, environmental and resource constraints.
• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Management, Council Officers, Council and community regarding First Nations self-determination and reconciliation including through the preparation of high-level reports and briefings for Council as required.
• Act as the City’s principal liaison for First Nations organisations.
• Design and implement a sustainable framework and operational model to support the First Nations function, ensuring decision-making processes are inclusive, promoting collaboration, and continuously integrating First Nations perspectives into the City’s  initiatives.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated senior leadership experience in establishing and managing First Nations functions and teams.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge of government policies and initiatives impacting First Nations communities, with the ability to provide strategic guidance and policy interpretation.
• Advanced strategic advocacy and oversight in the implementation of Reconciliation Action Plans.
• Demonstrated people management skills to support, influence and foster a productive team culture.
• Accomplished negotiation, writing, presentation and public speaking skills to influence stakeholders and achieve support for the First Nation Department outcomes.
• Current Working with Children Check (employee)
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then contact Wanyaari.  Enquiries: Ricky Kildea: 0431117088 or ricky.kildea@wanyaari.com

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

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Applications and Enquiries

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This position is open to First Nations Peoples only, as part of our commitment to providing meaningful career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Enquiries: This position is being recruited through an external recruitment agency - Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services. To submit an application or to obtain further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ricky Kildea - Chief Executive Officer via ricky.kildea@wanyaari.com or 0431117088.

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