RAP Officer (Identified)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Our Community Planning and Development branch helps to build a strong, inclusive community where everyone has opportunities to thrive and contribute to positive social change, working with and alongside community.

The RAP Officer (Identified) is responsible for supporting the implementation of Sunshine Coast Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP is Council’s formal plan to advance reconciliation in our organisation and community, providing a structured framework for meaningful, enterprise-wide action.

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It is a genuine occupational requirement that the incumbent be an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act. Applicants to this position will be required to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured._

Key duties include -

• Coordinate implementation of the Sunshine Coast Council Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2028 (the Stretch RAP)
• Engage, collaborate and partner with internal and First Nations community stakeholders to develop and deliver RAP initiatives
• Promote and champion Council’s commitment to reconciliation internally and externally
• Contribute to strengthening the cultural capability of Council and its key stakeholders  

About you

As the successful candidate, you’ll have demonstrated experience working in partnership with First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) community and a strong understanding of First Nations cultures, histories and contemporary issues.  Communication, relationship management and organisational skills will be strengths of yours, along with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

You will possess strong project management and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop project plans and coordinate actions to achieve outcomes.

In addition, experience in a similar role implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan will be advantageous.

Additional Mandatory Requirements

This is an Identified position. Identified position refers to a decision by Sunshine Coast Council that it is a genuine occupational requirement that this role be filled by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person as permitted under section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Shanaye Baxter during business hours on 0477 128 805.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

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At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role._