239 - Unit Manager Aboriginal Communities

Location: VIC Other
  • Industry: Community Services & Development
  • Work Type: Permanent
  • Salary: 0
  • Posted: 27 Jan 2026
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239 - Unit Manager Aboriginal Communities

Location:  Northern Suburbs
Type:  FT
Award/Classification: Band 8
Salary: $126,104.20 + Super + Flexible Working

19 day month or 9 day fortnight RDO option, your choice!


About the Organisation
We are one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Our City 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.


Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.


About Mob Jobs
Mob Jobs is a 100% owned and operated First Nations business that provides specialised culturally safe employment pathways for First Nations people. We also offer a range of tailored corporate development services and training designed to improve organisations cultural capabilities and establish them as an employer of choice for First Nations jobseekers.



The Role
Make a difference for First Peoples in the Norther Suburbs!
The Unit Manager Aboriginal Communities position is responsible for the development and delivery of the strategic priorities of the Aboriginal Communities Unit. They will ensure the effective delivery of community-centric services and activities and capacity building of internal services and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement and participation.


Key focus areas for the role include:
  • Supporting the team and to deliver great programs and projects, including activating the Our new Aboriginal Gathering Place in partnership with local community.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with Traditional Owners within the Our City.
  • Supporting and liaison with key community stakeholder groups.
  • Cultural awareness and capacity building of Council’s leadership team and wider organisation.
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About you
Note: This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

 
  • You will be a passionate and constructive leader with excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills and someone who exemplifies Council’s values and behaviour’s, particularly regarding supporting and bettering the local community.
  • You will demonstrate cultural leadership with integrity and advocate for community priorities, translate these into organisational practice, and guide outcomes through complex administrative settings.
  • Current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment.
  • Current Working with Children (WWC) Check

Applications close 11.45pm on Sunday 8 February 2026
 

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