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 Community Projects Officer (Aboriginal)

Clarence Valley Council performs a range of functions and is one of the valley's largest employers. We have a reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment.  Benefits include:

• the opportunity to accrue time in lieu
• support for study at TAFE and University level
• the opportunity to 'purchase' leave
• access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Special Leave for RFS and SES volunteers
• Defence Leave for members of the ADF Reserves 

This position is only available to persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent

To view the position description download here.

This is a permanent part time position of 17.5 hours per week within Council’s Community Services Team. The salary range for the position is $31.19 - $37.20 per hour, plus superannuation.

The position is located in Maclean.

Purpose of the Position:

• To assist with implementation of effective community development programs that engage with the Aboriginal community
• To coordinate the Clarence Valley Aboriginal Advisory Committee, participate in NAIDOC Week activities, the Goorie interagency and other relevant committees
• Act as a central information and dissemination point for the local Aboriginal communities

For further information please contact Des Schroder, Director Environment, Planning & Community, on

(02) 6643 0261.

A probation period applies to this position.

Closing date: Monday, 21 May 2018 at 4:00 PM (NSW time). 

** In accordance with the requirement for "Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the 'Clearance to Work with Children' provided to Council prior to commencement. For  further information on how to apply please refer to https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

This is an identified position in accordance with Part 2, Division 2, Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

Council applies the definition of Aboriginality as defined in the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. The Act requires a person to, be of Aboriginal decent, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted by the Aboriginal community in which he/she lives. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Applicants can demonstrate their Aboriginality by:

• demonstrating membership of a Local Aboriginal Land Council; or
• presenting a certificate or paper confirming Aboriginality from a recognised Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation with a common seal.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Once you start your online application you cannot save and return later. 
• You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then copy and paste into the fields below.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

 For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Council is an EEO employer and indigenous people are encouraged to apply.