• Annual salary: $87,000 – $97,000 plus superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term contract
• Sydney preferred

Our organisation

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 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 aims to provide an understanding of the importance of learning about the 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 Grants leads the development and implementation of an effective grants system, and associated IT requirements within the Community Truth-telling Pathways Program.

The role will also work closely with the Senior Communications Officer in the Communications team, and the Community Engagement team within the Community Truth-telling Pathways team to support the delivery of program objectives.

About you

Essential:

• 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.
• You have proven experience in developing and implementing grants programs responsive to the communities they are intended to serve, including the development of systems and related operating procedures.
• You are familiar with databases and grants system.
• You work effectively across teams, identifying and working with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to successfully implement and manage a grants program.
• You know and understand Australia’s history and its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultural practices and knowledges.
• You have experience in and/or an understanding of truth-telling within the Australian context and how it can advance a reconciled nation.
• You have excellent communication skills, from the ability to present, negotiate and engage with stakeholders, to the proven ability to distil complex issues into concise and coherent communication materials, including correspondence.
• You achieve results through collaboration and work effectively as part of a team or across your organisation to deliver priorities for the organisation.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent work experience including in policy, program management, IT, grants management and administration.
• Experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia.

Salary and other details

The salary range for this role is $87,000 – $97,000 + Superannuation, dependent on experience and qualifications.

A job cover sheet is attached.