What is the role of an Aboriginal Development Officer?
The Aboriginal Development Officer works with and supports Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP) funded agencies to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people. Works with organisations to support culturally safe and responsive service to Aboriginal communities.
Who is the Aboriginal Liaison Officer for Kempsey Shire?
This position was previously known as the Aboriginal Liaison Officer (first established in 1997). Later the title changed to Community Development Officer – Aboriginal. The position was auspiced by Kempsey Shire Council and funded through the Department of Community Services (Community Services Grant Program).
What are the responsibilities of a community development officer?
Improve the support and opportunities for partnerships with local community organisations, neighbourhood groups, local organisations, residents and community groups. Ensure clear understanding of the partnership responsibilities that will substantiate long term benefits for community. Develop initiatives to empower local community groups.
What does community development officer in Woollahra do?
To work within the Community Development team providing a range of Council’s social initiatives, action plans and/or policies relevant to specific program areas for people who live, work and study in the Woollahra Local Government area.
What are the hours of an Aboriginal Development Officer?
Later the title changed to Community Development Officer – Aboriginal. The position was auspiced by Kempsey Shire Council and funded through the Department of Community Services (Community Services Grant Program). The hours worked were 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday. Some of the Aboriginal Development Officer’s responsibilities included:
This position was previously known as the Aboriginal Liaison Officer (first established in 1997). Later the title changed to Community Development Officer – Aboriginal. The position was auspiced by Kempsey Shire Council and funded through the Department of Community Services (Community Services Grant Program).
Why are community development programs important in Australia?
It is designed around the unique social and labour market conditions in remote Australia and is part of the Australian Government’s agenda for increasing employment and breaking the cycle of welfare dependency.
Why is the CDP important to Indigenous Australians?
The Government has heard what communities and stakeholders have said about the CDP and will co-design a new program with Indigenous Australians. The new remote jobs program will be co-designed with Indigenous Australians to better tailor the support job seekers need to find and secure work as the economy recovers.
