Do you have a strong interest in enhancing Aboriginal employment, and supporting and empowering Aboriginal employees?

The Senior Adviser, Aboriginal Employment and Development will play a key role in the review, development and implementation of a range of Aboriginal employment initiatives, which have been designed to meet the department's Aboriginal employment objectives and goals as stated in Pupangarli Marnmarnepu 'Owning Our Future' Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-2025.

This is a designated position under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project manage the implementation of key workforce strategies and actions to support delivery of the Pupangarli Marnmarnepu 'Owning Our Future' Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-2025.
• Develop and implement talent and career development initiatives for Aboriginal staff
• Provide advice and coach managers of Aboriginal staff to provide a cultural safe working environment
• Collaborate with the Organisational Capability and DEIB team to develop learning and development to lift the Aboriginal Cultural Capability across the department
• Provide strategic solutions to attract, recruit, develop and retain Aboriginal staff.
• Provide expert advice on the development of appropriate recruitment and marketing strategies to increase the application rate of Aboriginal people for advertised positions.
• Prepare project plans, reports, briefs, and correspondence on outcomes relating to Pupangarli Marnmarnepu.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Victorian Traditional Owners and the broader Victorian Aboriginal community.
• Represent Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform on a wide range of internal and external Aboriginal and other employment committees, working groups, networks and forums as required.
• To practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships, and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and understanding of current challenges, issues, opportunities and community aspirations amongst Aboriginal Victorian communities.
• Extensive experience in building networks with Aboriginal people living in Victoria, using knowledge of cultural and communication sensitivities.
• Experience in Human Resources management, recruitment, learning and development or a similar field.
• Demonstrated project management, budget management and stakeholder management of projects in an end-to-end capacity that has resulted in positive business outcomes

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, with flexibility and hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

This position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for appointment to this position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

We recognise the significant responsibility to enable self-determination, be accountable to Traditional Owners and provide opportunities to strengthen First Peoples' connection to Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to celebrate their culture, and spiritual and belief systems.

For general information about Aboriginal Employment at DEECA, please contact [email protected].

We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au