First Nations Employment Consultant

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

Full time ongoing position available
- Salary commensurate with experience, range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super
- Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
- Hybrid WFH & office model
- Access to Victoria Legal Aid's internal First Nations Staff Network

**About the role**: The First Nations Employment Consultant (FNEC) sits in VLA's First Nations Services team and will work closely and collaboratively with First Nations staff and key staff in People and Workplace Services (PAWS) to:

- Develop and implement a range of First Nations pathway programs and professional development opportunities for both legal and non-legal VLA roles, in partnership with People and Workplace Services (PAWS).
- Establish and maintain networks across Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government, schools and universities, and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and inform effective recruitment strategies.
- Ensure the availability of culturally appropriate and responsive supports for First Nations staff, including by strengthening the operation and governance of VLA's First Nations Staff Network and establishing an Aunties and Uncles Cultural Mentoring Program.
- Provide support and guidance to VLA staff through the development of toolkits and guidelines aimed at recruiting, retaining, and supporting First Nations people at all stages of their employment at VLA.
- Coordinate the implementation and review of VLA's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2020-25 (AES).

You will partner will colleagues in PAWS, First Nations Services, managers and other VLA staff to meet our shared goals for workforce representation and the development and support of First Nations staff. You will assist the organisation to strengthen our capability to attract, select, onboard and retain staff in a culturally safe and supportive way.
This is a special measures role and only First Nations people are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country and at VLA offices located throughout Victoria.
**About you**: You are passionate about creating and supporting employment pathways for First Nations people, have a strong understanding of how to enable successful, culturally safe and rewarding career journeys, starting with best practice recruitment processes. You are excited by the opportunity to work with a mainstream organisation to contribute to the growth and impact of our First Nations Staff Network.
You will have solid recruitment expertise, an interest in HR management and the work of VLA in our communities. You will enjoy working within a collaborative First Nations Services team and being encouraged to further develop your skills and expertise. You understand the barriers to employment and career progression faced by First Nations people and you develop strong working relationships, communicating and influencing effectively.
**About Victoria Legal Aid**: We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

**Employee benefits**:

- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid work from home & office model
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
- Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
- Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)

**How to apply**:
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter.
For further information review the attached position description or contact Courtney McGann, Associate Director, First Nations Services on (03) 9269 0192.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 12 May, 2024

**Other relevant information**:
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

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