Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW:

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).

Team Function:

The Policy Team is responsible for the development and delivery of policy, projects and research to support the Assembly’s functions across a range of issues. The policy team also provides support for the CEO, Co-Chairs and Assembly Members with respect to strategy, planning, policy, organisational development, team management and decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop policy advice to support the advancement of strategic polices and projects.
• Develop and lead key strategic projects delivered within agreed timeframes.
• Provide support to the Assembly’s community engagement processes by developing and contributing to community engagement materials (facts sheets, discussion papers, slide packs), collating responses from community and developing reports.
• Provide meeting support where required, this may include coordination of and attending meetings of the Assembly and preparing meeting papers.
• Provide written and verbal advice to the CEO, Co-Chairs and the Management team of the Assembly.
• Provide general policy support to the Assembly team across all of its work.
• Under the direction of the Policy Manager prepare project briefs, reports, service plans, policy options and recommendations on complex issues which are clear, exhaustive and provide strong support for a preferred position or action.
• Contribute to the Policy & Negotiations team charter, through skilled policy development, research & review, formulation and implementation based on organisational knowledge and understanding of current Assembly issues.
• Effectively manage key projects through the following:
• Liaising with and mentoring project team members.
• Proactively addressing issues.
• Tracking key deadlines and dates.
• Negotiating key outcomes and outputs with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal Communities and organisations.
• Demonstrated skill and capacity to work effectively and with integrity in the context of a Victorian Traditional Owner Representative Body.
• Quality research and analytic skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders and recommend approaches to high-level policy issues.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt writing styles to a range of audiences.
• Competent in drafting policy briefs, guidance documents, submissions & research reports.

Please visit our website to review the full job profile and to find out more about us on Treaty journey.
Work With Us — First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (firstpeoplesvic.org).

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] or follow the prompts to Apply Now!

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 closing date as suitable applications come through so job may be filled prior to closing date.

Application Closing Date: 5 April 2025