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).

Walk with us and make history!

Role/Team Function:

This role is responsible for providing administrative support for the First People's Assembly, its Council and Committees and responsible for developing, writing, editing, and updating the Assembly’s policies.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2026.

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain trusted relationships with Assembly and Council Members, and Staff.

Provide administrative support in relation to the day-to-day operation of Assembly, Council and Committee activity.

Provide administrative support necessary for the conduct of the business of the Council, Assembly, and its Committees.

Help provide procedural and administrative support to the Chamber during sitting days (including preparing agendas and meeting papers, receiving, and processing tabled papers, petitions, motions, and other documents).

Help produce and maintain a written record of formal proceedings of the Council, Assembly, and its Committees.

Review and edit current policies against legislative requirements.

Keep registers and distribute policies once approved.

Undertake other duties as directed.

Researching and understanding laws, regulations, and company practices to ensure policies are current and compliant.

Collaborating with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather information necessary for policy development.

Writing, editing, and revising policy documents in a clear and concise manner.

Ensuring policies are easily accessible and understandable to all employees.

Reviewing existing policies at regular intervals to determine if changes or updates are needed.

Creating policy dissemination plans to ensure all employees are aware of new and updated policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal Communities and organisations.

Experience in a complex, for-purpose organisation led by values and the commitment to social change.

Experience providing administration assistance within a corporate governance team, community or public sector environment.

Degree qualified (highly desired) or equivalent experience.

Ability to administer operational processes and procedures to support the operation of the Assembly Chamber and Committees.

Attention to detail.

Strong organisational and project management skills with an ability to work to timelines and be outcome focused whilst managing multiple tasks.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Previous policy writing skills.

Salary of $113,022 – $ 136,371 plus superannuation and salary packaging, based on experience and expertise.

Please see 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 click Apply Now to submit your application.

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.

Applications Close: Monday 20 October 2025