Aboriginal Engagement Officer

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Aboriginal Engagement Officer About Us At Reflections Holidays, our purpose is to share nature’s playground with our guests in a way that gives back to our communities and nurtures the environment. We proudly care for 41 destinations, and 45 nature reserves, all located on NSW Crown Land. Our focus is on creating memorable experiences, not just for our guests, but also our team. As NSW's largest holiday park operator, our unique, nature-inspired offerings really set us apart from the rest. We are proud to be the first holiday park group to be certified as a social enterprise, so you can be assured that we do business for good. We measure our success in four key areas: social, cultural, environment, and economic. The Role This role exists to work with park managers in building strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW, increase cultural awareness amongst the Reflections workforce, and develop cultural tourism initiatives with First Nations people that improve our guests’ experience and cultural understanding, while delivering positive economic and social outcomes for First Nations communities via a partnership approach. The Aboriginal Engagement Officer will deliver the cultural outcomes, including: developing strong relationships with First Nations communities, increasing the cultural awareness and understanding of the Reflections workforce, and introducing guests to cultural tourism experiences that enhance their experience and appreciation of First Nations people’s continuing connection to the lands and waterways, while partnering with First Nations communities to achieve social and economic outcomes. About You The successful candidate will be able to: Develop relationships with the Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal-owned cultural tourism businesses in the areas in which we operate. Contribute to increased cultural awareness and understanding amongst our staff to help them engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally sensitive way. Identify cultural tourism opportunities for our parks, and develop agreements between Aboriginal cultural tourism operators and Reflections, and work with park managers to implement cultural tourism experiences for guests. Actively contribute as a member of the Reflections Reconciliation Working Group. Essential requirements of this role: A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. in education, business, arts, project management or social sciences) or equivalent work experience. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and cultures and a demonstrated ability to communicate and work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Experience developing partnerships between an organization and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that deliver cultural experiences for the broader community. Experience delivering plans or strategies that deliver positive, measurable outcomes. An ability to plan and prioritize your workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience giving presentations, writing reports, and developing strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience in delivering projects with multiple priorities and competing deadlines, and an ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and flexibility. C-Class Drivers Licence. Ability to travel within NSW and stay away overnight. Desirable: Experience in tourism or hospitality. Experience working with community, business and government stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes. Experience with Reconciliation Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan framework. The Perks In addition to a competitive salary, upon completion of relevant onboarding and training, you will have access to: Two free nights’ accommodation; A generous discount on personal travel to our parks; A friends and family discount; Parental leave gap payment; Salary sacrifice and novated lease options; Excellent wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and Personal Plus Leave (which includes Birthday Leave); Activities and events that foster a sense of connection and belonging such as annual off-site conference and weekly One Team meetings; A comprehensive education and development program. What Next? Keen to further explore the opportunity to become a Reflections Holiday Parks team member? We would love to get to know you! Select ‘Apply Now’ to share your resume and a one-page cover letter describing how you meet our needs, and we will be in touch. This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements, refer to: Confirmation of Aboriginality . #J-18808-Ljbffr