Organisation : Settlement Services International
Location : Sydney (Ashfield)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 7 Dec, 2018
About the organisation
SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with all people who have experienced vulnerability, including refugees, people seeking asylum and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality. Our vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families reach their potential.
About the role
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
The Project Officer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist will support SSI to drive awareness of, engagement with, and inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture s across the organisation. You will work to build awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures for SSI internally and with our culturally diverse clients and communities. Key areas of responsibilities include:
- Work with key stakeholders to grow Indigenous cultural awareness
- Identify sourcing channels or approaches to help attract more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to work with SSI
- Support the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan for SSI
- Partner with procurement and functional leaders to improve supplier diversity through sourcing Indigenous businesses to provide relevant goods and services
- Manage reporting processes
ABOUT YOU
You will have a strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and peoples and the role organisations can play towards reconciliation. Prior experience in a similar role or in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. A deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and peoples, particularly around procurement, workforce, and community engagement. Experience developing and/ or implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan would be highly regarded.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please respond to the “About You” section in your cover letter.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.
We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes a fortnightly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff, flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Project Officer- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services
