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Principal/Senior Policy Officer x 4

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles. 

Two of the available roles are reserved as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Designated Positions, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible for these roles.

Overview: 

The Assembly’s objective is to promote the self-determination and empowerment of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians in the Treaty process, including 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) 

Role function/Qualifications/Experience: 

General responsibilities & duties across the four roles

• Support the integration of policy and research into the Assembly's priorities for Treaty-making. 
• Work within a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team with expertise in the areas of legal, negotiation, policy analysis and research.
• Establish and maintain trusted working relationships with Assembly Members, the Executive Leadership Team and staff to advance the Treaty process.
• Support the implementation of the Assembly’s engagement strategy to strengthen collaborative partnerships and ensure that the voices and expertise of key Aboriginal community groups inform the Treaty process.
• Provide strategic advice and support collaboration and information sharing across the Assembly’s structures and processes, including the work of Assembly Council, committees and representative forums.
• Prepare briefs and papers to support the Assembly’s Treaty-making activities.

Skills, Competencies & Knowledge

• Exceptional research and analytic skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders and recommend approaches to high-level policy issues.
• An understanding of Government decision making processes.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt writing styles to a range of audiences.
• Highly skilled in drafting policy briefs, guidance documents, submissions & research reports.
• The ability to synthesise complex information and communicate it simply and effectively
• Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal Communities and organisations.
• Demonstrated skill and capacity to work effectively and with integrity in the context of a Victorian First Peoples’ Representative Body.

Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience contributing to and/or leading complex policy and research projects.
• Previous experience in the provision of strategic policy advice and guidance
• Experienced in working with multiple stakeholders and indigenous community representatives to achieve strategic objectives

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about being part of a reform to benefit First Nations people in Victoria.
• Able to always maintain professionalism to achieve strategic objectives & outcomes.
• Able to perform under pressure and continue to adhere to company policies/values.
• Able to show empathy and respect towards colleagues and Assembly stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary range: 

• Senior Policy Officer - From $105,479 per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation and salary packaging, based on experience.
• Principal Policy Officer - From $129,379 per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation and salary packaging, based on experience.

For more information, please contact us via email at people@firstpeoplesvic.org using the subject line: Principal/Senior Policy Officer Enquiry

If you are ready to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact, please submit your cover letter, and resume by following the prompts!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note that interviews will commence after the closing date. 

Applications close: 9 July 2024