Director, First Peoples Policy And Programs

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

VicGrid is where you want to be. If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria.

The Opportunity

The Director, First Peoples Policy and Programs leads the development and delivery of policies, programs, and partnerships that ensure First Nations perspectives are represented in the future of Victoria's energy transmission network, and advance Victoria's reconciliation journey. Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy and Planning, this critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring alignment of VicGrid's programs with Closing the Gap targets and Victorian Government commitments including in relation to Treaty and Voice to Parliament. This position is classified as an "identified position" and requires that the candidate understands the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and can communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples. The candidate should possess key technical proficiencies to design and deliver Aboriginal policies and programs. Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What you will deliver
  1. Managing a centralised team to plan, design, deliver, and oversee all culturally responsive First Peoples policies, programs, and initiatives across VicGrid, ensuring outcomes are grounded in self-determination and cultural integrity.
  2. Establishing and maintaining trusted, long-term relationships with First Nations communities, Elders, Traditional Owner groups, government agencies, NGOs, and industry partners to support genuine co-design and shared decision-making around Victorian energy projects, policies, and regulations, including those related to connections in and out of the newly established Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).
What you will bring
  • Demonstrated understanding of the historical, social, and political context affecting First Peoples in Victoria and nationally, including Closing the Gap, the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and treaty and truth-telling processes.
  • Proven ability to design and implement First Nations-led policy, programs, and reform initiatives, grounded in cultural safety, co-design, and place-based engagement approaches.

Other relevant information: For this vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Careers.Vic jobs board platform. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have the appropriate work rights for the employment period. If there is an opportunity for ongoing appointment, these will only be available to Australian / New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents.

How to Apply

This is a fixed-term position available on a three-year contract. The work location is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements are available. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday, 11 September 2025.

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