• Level 3 ($64,148 – $75,401 excluding benefits)
• 2 year maximum term contract with possible extension
• Prime East Perth Location

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Located in East Perth, Central Desert Native Title Services (Central Desert) is a recognised Native Title Service Provider for the Central Desert region in Western Australia, covering approximately 830,935km2, nearly one third of Western Australia.

We are committed to enabling the people of the Central Desert to use their traditional lands to fulfil their highest social, cultural and economic aspirations. We are currently seeking applications for the role of Engagement Officer to assist us in our vision.

As Central Desert’s Engagement Officer you will be the person primarily responsible for engaging with our indigenous constituents and clients and other external stakeholders on native title and related matters to meet our overarching engagement strategy, you will assist in facilitating opportunities for our clients that are consistent with our mission.

If you are interested in an opportunity to work within the Not-For-Profit sector, in a rewarding, value driven organisation then this job could be for you.

A detailed Duty Statement and Selection Criteria can be found on the Employment Page located on the Central Desert Native Title Services website.

To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have:

• Experience working with Aboriginal people, particularly in regional and remote locations.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a team, and a commitment to teamwork.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong facilitation and written and oral communications skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel to the Central Desert region of WA when required due to the remote location of our clients.

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:

1. Flexible and supportive work environment.
2. Salary packaging.
3. 9.5% Superannuation in addition to salary presented.
4. Long Service Leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service.
5. Paid Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years that does not come out of your leave entitlements.
6. Additional paid parental leave available after 12 months of service.
7. Free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport.
8. Supported and endorsed social events.

Interested?

A position description is attached.