The role

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Coordinator Reconciliation

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6752024

  • Make a positive difference to Darwin's community
  • $95,527.33 up to $104,972.18 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
  • 6 week's annual leave + great benefits

City of Darwin proudly acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pay our respects to Larrakia elders past present and emerging.

Our vision for reconciliation is one where First Nations People are treated equally in all relationships. Our Reconciliation Action Plan August 2023 - July 2025 sets out actions that Council will undertake to promote understanding and reconciliation between First Nations and non-First Nations Australians.

About the Opportunity

This is a full-time opportunity for a First Nations person to implement City of Darwin's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by leading and providing project support across all areas of the organisation. The role plays a pivotal part in strategically connecting Council's internal and external stakeholders to meet our RAP goals and develop Council's future reconciliation aspirations.

Joining our Community and Cultural team the Coordinator Reconciliation will report to the Executive Manger Community & Cultural Services.

As well as leading the implementation of the current RAP this role manages the 3 groups associated: Council's External Reconciliation Advisory Committee, RAP Staff Implementation Group and the First Nations Staff Support Network.

You must be able to develop and deliver presentations and workshops for key stakeholders, develop, and deliver initiatives related to reconciliation that support employees and the broader organisation's learning, growth and development. The successful applicant will be required to provide high level advice, review existing organisational policies, and support the delivery of strategic and operational plans.

This position is intended to constitute a special measure opportunity under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (CT), and s57 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1996(NT).

The position is only open to Australian First Nations people.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Angela O'Donnell on 0417 883 319.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of City of Darwin's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.


Applications Close: 26 May 2025


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