Advisor Engagement (Aboriginal Targeted)

Advisor Engagement (Aboriginal Targeted)

Grade: Service NSW Grade 7/8
Role Type: Aboriginal Targeted Role
Duration: Full time, temporary for 6 months
Location: Central Coast, Newcastle, or Hunter Region
Prerequisite: Applicants do not need to currently be employed at the Clerk Grade 7/8 level

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Engagement Officer (based on the Central Coast, Newcastle or Hunter Region) to help Inform, deliver and shape the implementation of our Aboriginal Action Plan on the Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter Region for a Temporary 6 month role. You will play a key role in strengthening connections, fostering trust, and ensuring Aboriginal voices and perspectives inform our strategies, programs, and services.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, community representatives, and external agencies, you will design and deliver engagement initiatives that promote cultural understanding, increase participation, and support opportunities for Aboriginal people and businesses.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping shape how we engage with Aboriginal communities to Inform and support the successful delivery of our Aboriginal Action Plan. Your insights, relationships, and lived experience will be highly valued.

What You'll Bring

• A genuine commitment to supporting Aboriginal communities and strengthening relationships.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, community groups, businesses, and government or non-government organisations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to develop and deliver engagement activities that inform, involve, and empower stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple projects and priorities.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of the importance of respectful and authentic engagement with Aboriginal people and communities.

Why Join Us?

This role provides a rare opportunity to influence strategy, build partnerships, and contribute to initiatives that support Aboriginal employment, business participation, community engagement, and cultural inclusion. You will be part of an organisation committed to listening, learning, and creating positive outcomes through genuine collaboration with Aboriginal communities.

To Apply

Please submit your resume (4 pages max) and cover letter (2 pages max) outlining your suitability for the role.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 109,166 base plus superannuation.

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Thomas Ting-Shelley via thomas.ting-shelley@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.     

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 9:59am

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