36205

Closes: 31 January 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $92,855 - $97,987 plus superannuation
Position No: 36205
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 December 2024
Contact Officer: Shreya Ramanathan on 1300 111 365

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Details: As a branch within Transport Canberra and City Services, Libraries ACT offers you more than a job – the work we do supporting the people of Canberra is work nobody else does. Canberra is a growing, vibrant, and ever-changing city and our genuine commitment to reflect the diverse community of Canberra means our people are exposed different perspectives and experiences.

Libraries ACT mirrors the vibrancy of the community it serves, constantly re-inventing itself to meet community needs and expectations. We are now on the search for a community outreach professional to join the team and lead the delivery of targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and engagement activities to children and adults in the ACT.

The ideal candidate is passionate and dedicated about creating and delivering innovative, high-quality programs that will cater for the needs and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will be engaging, resourceful and take initiative to create spaces and places that meet the needs of this community. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coordinator, you will:

• Develop relationships across community to provide the best experience.
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Have strong connections and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you want to build on your passion for engagement, community outreach experience and leadership skills and undertake work that impacts the people of Canberra, we want to hear from you!

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This role has been declared Identified to support equitable employment opportunities by increasing access to employment and promoting a diverse and representative workforce. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).

Notes: Part-time hours will be considered, and the salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The opportunity to work from home exists as/when operational needs allow.

How to Apply:

Let us know why you are the best person for this role. To do so, please provide:

• A pitch addressing the Selection Criteria. This can be presented in two formats:
  1. Written application of no more than two pages.
  2. A recorded oral video presentation no longer than 15 minutes.
• A curriculum vitae including the contact details of two (2) referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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Note

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This role has been declared Identified to support equitable employment opportunities by increasing access to employment and promoting a diverse and representative workforce. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.