First Nations Community Officer (Identified)

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

This is an identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with the skills and experience to apply.

As Wyndham City’s First Nations Community Officer, you will support the First Nations Unit in delivering key commitments under Wyndham’s Reconciliation Action Plan, strengthening connections between First Nations people and support initiatives and opportunities available across our community.

Drawing on your experience and relationships with First Nation communities, including Traditional Owner groups, First Nations organisations, businesses, government and non-First Nations people seeking support, you will build meaningful partnerships, identify community needs, address barriers and create opportunities for positive outcomes.

Working collaboratively with community stakeholders and other Council teams, you will co-design and deliver community-based initiatives that advance reconciliation, Truth Telling and self-determination. You will also support First Nations organisations and community groups to build their capacity and long-term sustainability, while contributing to activities that recognise significant cultural events and strengthen cultural understanding across Council and the wider community.

What your day will look like

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with First Nations community members, Traditional Owners, First Nations and non First Nations organisations, businesses and local groups , acting as a key point of contact for those seeking support from Council.
• Partner withcommunity stakeholders and other Council teams to co-design, deliver and evaluate initiatives that advance reconciliation, Truth Telling and self-determination.
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships to plan, coordinate and facilitate activities that recognise significant First Nations dates and promote cultural understanding across Council and the wider community.
• Support First Nations organisations and community groups through information sharing, service linkages, identifying community needs and building organisational capacity to address barriers and support long-term success.
• Develop and continuously improve processes and tools that strengthen partnerships, local networks, collaborative planning and community capacity building.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and other strategies and initiatives impacting First Nations communities.
• Coordinate meetings, programs and community events that strengthen connections and collaboration between First Nations and non-First Nations stakeholders.

What you will bring

• A relevant degree or diploma course with some relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience; or substantial relevant experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and delivering First Nations community programs or projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of First Nations community engagement, cultural protocols and the development and management of culturally appropriate partnerships and projects.
• Proven experience supporting First Nations and non-First Nations people to strengthen their cultural understanding to achieve goals cultural learning goals.
• Ability to motivate, support and collaborate with individuals and cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, strong computer literacy and the ability to prepare clear information and advice.
• A current Working with Children Check.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

Council is deeply committed to the journey of Reconciliation. We have a long and proud tradition of working with the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the land which Wyndham City operates.

Wyndham City is home to a large and diverse First Nations population and has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria. In recent years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia have moved to Wyndham. This marks a steady increase from just over 700 residents identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the 2006 census to almost 1200 in 2011, 1735 in 2016 and 2511 in 2021 representing 0.9 per cent of the Wyndham City total population.

We celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander living culture and history. Our vision for Reconciliation is a Wyndham where we encompass our diverse community. When achieved, we will have increased opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to thrive. We will challenge prejudice, discrimination and racism to ensure equitable access, participation and inclusion for all.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 29 November 2026.

If you would like to have a yarn about the role before submission, or have any questions, please reach out to the hiring manager, Scott Krakouer, Senior Advisor First Nations on 0487 845 831.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.