Community Engagement Officer

About the role

In the Community Relations Unit, you will be responsible for fostering positive relationships between Cape York Land Council (CYLC) and the communities the organisation serves. It will involve developing relationships with Traditional Owners of the Cape and assisting the CYLC internal legal and anthropological teams to effectively work with and engage with Traditional Owners.

Key responsibilities

• Co-facilitating Traditional Owner meetings in remote communities

• Providing cultural support to internal business units

• Representing CYLC at community meetings and conferences

• Developing relationships with Traditional Owners of the Cape

About you

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in remote communities

• Ability to communicate clear information to relevant stakeholders

• High degree of written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on attention to detail

• Relationship building skills with clients and stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-pressure environment while managing competing priorities

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• The ability to undertake regular travel throughout Cape York

About us

CYLC is the native title representative body for Cape York. CYLC has successfully pursued the recognition of Aboriginal land rights and native title and led innovative reform on the Cape. This includes supporting native title groups to engage in negotiations with various stakeholders, implement comprehensive Traditional Owner-led agreements, and build strong Aboriginal nations through the establishment of prescribed bodies corporates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits

• Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, culturally rich environment

• Make a meaningful contribution to corporate governance and capacity-building

• Enhance your facilitation and consultation skills in a unique environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lindsey Chapman via ••••@cylc.org.au. Please note that interviews may commence before the advertised closing date, and the vacancy may be filled prior to this date. Your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

The above is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).