RFT 2018- 26 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Liaison Consultants for the Town of Port Hedland

Summary and scope

The Town of Port Hedland (ToPH) requires the provision of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Consultants for the purpose of: • facilitating improved relationships between the ToPH and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, communities and organisations • ensuring mainstream services are accessible and culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples • developing a local cultural protocols document • advocating and enhancing the interests and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in local government • obtaining answers to questions related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and providing feedback to council staff The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Consultants will be required to respond to requests for input and/or feedback on Town activities, policies and reports. These include: • Seeking input and feedback for Elected Members and ToPH staff on: a) the needs, issues and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area b) how particular ToPH projects may identify, reflect and protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and culture c) policies, plans and documents alike, as well as services that are seen to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and communities • Communication, facilitation, engagement and consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and communities. • Facilitating relationship building between ToPH staff and members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and community especially, but not limited to Elders and Traditional Owners The Town is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Liaison Consultants with knowledge and expertise in one or all of the following: • Cultural protocols include any issue related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups in Hedland, including: o funerals, o Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country, o naming and use of pictures of deceased persons, o Aboriginal art related to signage, o welfare, o Native Title • Aboriginal history and protection of heritage • Traditional Owners and Elder Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitation and consultation • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander forums and event organisation • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interpreter service • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and development Excluded from scope: making public statements, submissions or announcements or issuing correspondence to external stakeholders on behalf of ToPH.