Who we are

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

Reconciliation Australia is developing Community Truth-telling Pathways (CTTP) that will advance a movement of truth-telling across Australia that is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led, place based, action oriented and strengths focused. It will provide a foundation of employing truth to advance justice and social and emotional wellbeing and ensure that the wrongs of the past are never repeated.

The CTTP program aims to provide an understanding of the importance of learning about our shared histories and support the development of a nationwide culture of truth-telling by strengthening relationships between all Australians and supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The role

The Senior Officer, Community Engagement supports the community engagement strategy across the CTTP program.

The role will work closely with the Senior Communications Officer in the Communications team and the CTTP Research and Development team to support the delivery of program objectives.

More information is available in the position description.

About you

Essential:

1. You have demonstrated understanding and awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2. You understand the importance and uniqueness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures, knowledges and experiences and have a strong track record of respectfully and effectively working with Australia’s First Nations peoples.
3. You excel at developing and enhancing relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve program or project objectives, including communities and organisations, local government, and civil society.
4. You have a strong understanding and/or experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety and trauma informed approaches.
5. You know and understand Australia’s history and its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultural practices and knowledges.
6. You have experience in and/or an understanding of truth-telling internationally and within the Australian context, and how these activities can contribute to a reconciled nation.
7. You have excellent communication skills, from the ability to present, negotiate and engage with stakeholders, to the proven ability to produce targeted and effective products that clearly communicate complex topics.
8. You achieve results through collaboration and work effectively as part of a team or across your organisation to deliver priorities for the organisation.
9. You bring a commitment and willingness to learn about and contribute to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.