• Full Time | Fixed Term until June 2027 | Hybrid - Melbourne
  
• $177,488 - $241,387 + superannuation

Please note that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to be eligible for this role. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing considers that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Where you’ll be working

The Aboriginal Self-determination and Outcomes Division was created to drive self-determination and reform for a whole-of-system response to improve outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. The division is responsible for supporting the department's implementation of the Victorian government’s commitments to self-determination and Closing the Gap, responding to the Yoorrook Justice Commission, leading preparations for treaty readiness and negotiations, and delivering culturally safe services. It works to elevate the voice of Aboriginal communities through engagement across the state and to monitor its overall performance with community.

The Aboriginal Truth and Treaty Branch brings together the departmental priorities of truth-telling through the Yoorrook Justice Commission and Treaty. It is responsible for preparing the department for both priorities, in alignment with the principles of the Yoorrook Justice Commissions inquiry and the legislated Treaty Elements.

About the role

The Executive Treaty Coordinator will lead a team supporting the department’s coordination and engagement with the Victorian Treaty process, including input into the State’s Treaty negotiation strategy and developing Treaty content.

The position will require a thorough working knowledge of Victorian Treaty processes, as well as a combination of policy, program, and project management expertise, a strong understanding of government, public administration, and decision-making within an evolving self-determination framework, effective stakeholder engagement, and effective briefing of multiple executive stakeholders. Strong negotiation and collaboration skills are essential, as is knowledge of governance processes, and a commitment to the rights of First Peoples in Victoria, including cultural rights, self-determination, Treaty, and Truth.

The role will report to the Director Aboriginal Truth and Treaty Branch.

For a full description of the role, please contact Lachlan Holton at [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Treaty Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About you

The ideal candidate must be a strong communicator who relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

You must have proven experience with use of analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems with an appetite for creative ideas and a vision for championing innovation within this project. With rational and sound decisions based on considering the facts and alternatives, you must be comfortable making tough decisions quickly, sometimes with incomplete information, with due care given to both the rational and emotional elements of complex situations.

It is vital that the successful candidate has a strong commitment to respectful and effective cooperation with their team members in the pursuit of team goals; establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements; collaborates and shares information with consideration, concern and respect for others’ feelings and ideas.

Key Requirements

1. Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and societies and understanding of historic and contemporary issues relating to Aboriginal Victorians.
2. Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience, working with Aboriginal Communities and advisory groups, including culturally aware stakeholder engagement.
3. Demonstrated understanding and recognition that whole-of-government strategic policy and reform in Aboriginal Affairs is not driven by government, but by self-determining Aboriginal communities.
4. High-level understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal policy landscape including Aboriginal self-determination, and current and emerging issues at a community, State and Commonwealth level.
5. A relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience is desired.

What we can offer you

Apply today if you are interested in a role:

• That works to establish Victoria as the first Australian state or territory to progress truth-telling and treaty with Aboriginal communities.
• With a culturally safe working environment in an Aboriginal-led division, where cultural safety is a priority of every team, and where you will have access to a culturally safe employee wellbeing and support program.
• With career mobility in the VPS and a range of on-the-job and course-based learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid working model.
• Voluntarily salary packaging options and a generous parental and other leave scheme.

For further information about the benefits on offer at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, please visit their website at: careers.vic.gov.au.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now link below and include the following:

• Current CV – maximum of two pages, and
• A one-page pitch expressing your interest and suitability for the position.

Please click Apply Now to submit our application.

How to get more information

For further information on the position, please contact Pipeline Talent via phone or email for a confidential discussion.

Lachlan Holton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

M 0438 982 746 | PH 02 8001 6603

[email protected], using the subject line: Executive Treaty Coordinator - The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing enquiry via EthicalJobs.