Empower Aboriginal communities by amplifying their voices, growing participation in Treaty, and supporting Members to drive meaningful change.
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Overview
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (the Assembly) is the voice of Aboriginal people in Victoria in the next stage of the Treaty process. It is made up of Victorian Traditional Owners, elected by Aboriginal Communities, for Aboriginal Communities, to advance our rights, interests and benefits.
The Assembly’s objective is to promote the self-determination and empowerment of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians through the Treaty process by:
- Acting as the First Peoples’ Representative Body to negotiate and agree Statewide Treaty and Interim Agreements,
- Acting as the Aboriginal Representative Body to support Treaty negotiations (including administering the Self-Determination Fund),
- Enabling Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians to exercise sovereignty, the right to self-determination and other rights; including those contained in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Walk with us and make history!
The Role
- This role is responsible for engaging with local Aboriginal Communities, individuals, and organisations in order to educate them on the Treaty process and make sure their voice is heard.
Key Duties
- Plan and organise community-based events to build strong relationships.
- Promote and encourage the Aboriginal Community to join the electoral roll.
- Act as a sounding board by listening to the feedback from the Aboriginal Community.
- Deliver community feedback to the Assembly.
Skills & Experience Required
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Skilled at multi-tasking across a range of tasks and maintaining momentum.
- Excellent knowledge of Aboriginal Communities and organisations in Victoria.
- Sound understanding of CRM software applications.
- Good understanding of MS Office suite.
- Current Working With Children check.
- Current open driver’s license.
- Experienced at working with internal & external community stakeholders.
- Experienced in planning and organising community engagement events and activities.
- Experienced at working with Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
- Experienced in working to challenging deadlines and following a documented plan.
- Demonstrated skill and capacity to work effectively and with integrity in the context of a Victorian Traditional Owner Representative Body.
Salary & Term
- Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026
- Salary from $85,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation plus salary packaging, based on experience and expertise.
Location
This role extends its reach across the Melbourne region with some regional travels as required.
If you are ready to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other supporting documents to [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note that interviews may commence prior to application close dates as suitable applications come through so job may be filled before close date.
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