PLEASE NOTE:

This is an Aboriginal identified position.

‘Affirmative Measure’ provisions apply. No other applicants will be considered as this position is identified for Aboriginal people in accordance with the NT - Discrimination Act 1996 (Cth) and The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)

Organisational Overview

The Tiwi Land Council was established on 18 August 1978, following representation by the Tiwi people to the Federal Government for recognition of their distinct geographic and cultural identity.

The Tiwi Land Council represents all Tiwi people in the protection of land, sea, and environment, while at the same time supporting sustainable economic development to improve Tiwi lives through employment, income, education and health opportunities. Our reputation is founded on our cultural and leadership strengths, following in the footsteps of our visionary leaders.

Position Overview

The role of the Cultural Liaison Officer is to support the Manager Tiwi Culture & Engagement with the consultation, planning and implementation of the Tiwi Land Council’s Cultural Program. The Cultural Liaison Officer will act as a cultural broker and promote awareness of Tiwi culture and contribute to strategies that ensure culturally safe practices are embedded throughout the Tiwi Land council.

A key requirement is to work closely with stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of the Tiwi Land Council by fostering trust and rapport between different groups, creating a foundation for collaboration and positive interactions.

Must be Tiwi; fluent in Tiwi language with strong cultural ties.

Role responsibilities

• Act as a cultural broker by ensuring clear and respectful cross-cultural communication, between Tiwi and non-Tiwi.
• Assist and support the Manager, Tiwi Culture and Engagement with the consultation, planning and implementation of the Tiwi Land Council’s Cultural Program through facilitating culturally safe interactions with stakeholders to identify, understand and respond to cultural needs and obligations.
• Coordinate Tiwi Land Council’s involvement with Tiwi community events and Land Council meetings which includes driving TLC fleet vehicles to transport community members safely from one location to another.
• Assist the Anthropology team on ad-hoc tasks including assisting with the documentation of aspects of cultural heritage, such as cataloguing material objects, data entry, and updating cultural mapping and genealogy records.
• Other tasks as directed from time to time by the Manager, Tiwi Culture and Engagement.

What's on offer

Council offers some great incentives and benefits including;

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Competitive salary - 6weeks annual leave and leave loading of 17.5%, additional 3days leave over Christmas; 15days personal leave and salary packaging benefits
• Training and development opportunities

If you need assistance or would like to request a copy of the position description please email [email protected] using the subject line: Cultural Liaison Officer - Tiwi Islands enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.