Policy Officer, Advancing Traditional Owner Rights

6 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the new Advancing Traditional Owner Rights Branch as Policy Officer, Advancing Traditional Owner Rights to contribute to the ground-breaking work in the areas of truth, treaty, self-determination and cultural rights.
The responsibilities of the Advancing Traditional Owner Rights branch include leading redress and self-determination policy development, ensuring alignment between the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) and future Interim Treaty offers as well as undertaking shadow policy work on whole of Victorian Government programs and reforms impacting Traditional Owners.
As the Policy Officer, Advancing Traditional Owner Rights you will contribute to shadow policy analysis and engagement on Victorian Government programs and reforms impacting Traditional Owners to ensure Traditional Owner rights and interests are fully understood and considered. You will also develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other branches within FPSR and DPC, Traditional Owners and their representatives, as well as stakeholders within and outside of government to assist the work of the Advancing Traditional Owner Rights branch.
About you
- Demonstrated ability to engage in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner with Aboriginal organisations and communities
- Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit complex briefs, correspondence, submissions and reports
- Developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds and organisations

Please note that a relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, humanities or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience and knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal affairs policy, legislation and frameworks relevant to Victoria are desirable for this role.
Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

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