Project Support Trainee - Closing The Gap Program

Description:

To provide administrative, research, implementation and community engagement support to the Place Based Planning team.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community

Support the Engagement Planner to:

1. Work collaboratively with the Team Lead and project consultants to plan, develop, organise, draft and edit written strategic place based plans in the Orange Area in NSW
2. Perform online and on-the-ground primary research and analysis under the supervision of the Team Lead
3. Liaise with and positively manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders related to the plan development including community and First Nations groups and Aboriginal communities in Orange and NSW Peak organisations;
4. Participate in interviews and stakeholder meetings to collect primary data;
5. Administrative functions primarily connected with the project research;

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Demonstrated understanding of the importance of working with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways, including communicating effectively and sensitively with Indigenous peoples.
2. Organisational and time-management skills and experience in a team environment, including the ability to contribute to project plans, juggle priorities, and work to deadlines, in a learning and capacity building environment, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
3. An ability to prepare draft written content for various audiences, including general correspondence, reports, strategic plans and web content, research experience is desirable.
4. Sound analytical, research and communications skills.
5. Have completed formal TAFE or university study or equivalent research and/or writing qualifications, or currently undertaking such study, and/or extensive experience
6. Current Working with Children’s Check
7. Current Police Check

Benefits & Culture:

• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information https://oams.NET.au/

How to Apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You will need to specify in your cover letter confirmation of your Aboriginality.

Closing Date : Sunday, 13th April 2025 at 11.59pm

Contact :

Adam Gollan – Shared Services & Partnerships Manager adamg@oams.NET.au

Chloe Navin - People & Workforce Lead chloen@oams.NET.au