Aboriginal Advisory Panel Liaison & Project Officer

Work in an organisation where respect, partnership and community are at the heart of what we do.Be part of work that strengthens community voice and shapes inclusive outcomes.Join our Community Wellbeing team at PAE and help us champion inclusion, connection and culturally respectful practice.This is a 12-month fixed-term full-time contract.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people. With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.This role will act as a key liaison between Council, the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, and First Nations communities, building strong relationships and ensuring meaningful engagement. It advocates for First Nations and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and supports their aspirations to be reflected in Council decisions, activities, and partnerships.Key responsibilities of the position include:Leads and delivers strategic First Nations initiatives and action plans aligned with Council priorities and long-term outcomes.Builds culturally respectful partnerships and engagement with First Nations communities, the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, and internal and external stakeholders.Provides expert advice, insights, and high-quality reporting to support informed decision-making by Senior Leaders, Executive Leadership, and Elected Members.Identifies emerging issues and opportunities, translating complex cultural, political, and community perspectives into practical policies, programs, and advocacy.Ensures strong governance, compliance, and effective program delivery, including administrative support, financial management, and coordination of Council and AAP activities.The successful applicant will have:Demonstrated experience in community development with First Nations communities, applying inclusive and contemporary practices to improve outcomes.Strong cultural and political acumen, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder perspectives and broker effective solutions.Experience delivering community-based programs and initiatives, including supporting volunteers and working with advisory panels or similar bodies.Sound understanding of governance principles, Council services, and the broader local government operating environment.High-level knowledge of local First Nations communities, culture and heritage, and relevant networks, agencies, and resources across government and community sectors.A relevant tertiary qualification in Community Development is desirable.A Current Australian Driver’s License is essential.Current DHS screening or willingness to obtain prior to commencementWorking with Children Check Aged Care Sector Employment CheckVulnerable Persons Related Employment CheckChild Safe Environments Training, or willingness to undertake upon commencement is essential.More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 7 position which has a current salary of $124,098 - $131,904 (plus Super).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Pippa Webb, Community Wellbeing Manager on pippa.webb@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 0407 589 914. To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 25 January 2026.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. This is an identified position where Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. This position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Note: any reference to Aboriginal peoples within this position description refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Aboriginal Advisory Panel Liaison & Project Officer

Work in an organisation where respect, partnership and community are at the heart of what we do.

Be part of work that strengthens community voice and shapes inclusive outcomes.

Join our Community Wellbeing team at PAE and help us champion inclusion, connection and culturally respectful practice.

This is a 12-month fixed-term full-time contract.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

This role will act as a key liaison between Council, the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, and First Nations communities, building strong relationships and ensuring meaningful engagement. It advocates for First Nations and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and supports their aspirations to be reflected in Council decisions, activities, and partnerships.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Leads and delivers strategic First Nations initiatives and action plans aligned with Council priorities and long-term outcomes.
  • Builds culturally respectful partnerships and engagement with First Nations communities, the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provides expert advice, insights, and high-quality reporting to support informed decision-making by Senior Leaders, Executive Leadership, and Elected Members.
  • Identifies emerging issues and opportunities, translating complex cultural, political, and community perspectives into practical policies, programs, and advocacy.
  • Ensures strong governance, compliance, and effective program delivery, including administrative support, financial management, and coordination of Council and AAP activities.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in community development with First Nations communities, applying inclusive and contemporary practices to improve outcomes.
  • Strong cultural and political acumen, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder perspectives and broker effective solutions.
  • Experience delivering community-based programs and initiatives, including supporting volunteers and working with advisory panels or similar bodies.
  • Sound understanding of governance principles, Council services, and the broader local government operating environment.
  • High-level knowledge of local First Nations communities, culture and heritage, and relevant networks, agencies, and resources across government and community sectors.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Community Development is desirable.
  • A Current Australian Driver’s License is essential.
  • Current DHS screening or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
    • Working with Children Check
    • Aged Care Sector Employment Check
    • Vulnerable Persons Related Employment Check
  • Child Safe Environments Training, or willingness to undertake upon commencement is essential.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 7 position which has a current salary of $124,098 - $131,904 (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Pippa Webb, Community Wellbeing Manager on pippa.webb@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 0407 589 914.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 10pm on 25 January 2026.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

This is an identified position where Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.

This position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

Note: any reference to Aboriginal peoples within this position description refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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