Community Engagement Lead-first Peoples Energy

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / until 31 March 2024

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

**Salary**: $103,920 - $125,735

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/50946439

The Community Engagement Lead, First Peoples Energy Affordability Support, supports First Peoples households to access energy affordability programs and services including the $250 Power Saving Bonus and Energy Assistance Program and other related projects that promote long-term affordability outcomes for First Peoples energy consumers.

The position builds relationships with Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to empower them to support their communities to lower their energy costs and access key entitlements in the energy market. This position delivers training and provides one-on-one assistance for First Peoples households.

The Community Engagement Lead works flexibly in a collaborative team, and across the broader group, department and with key external partners, and demonstrates effective stakeholder management and communication skills. The position requires a motivated individual to play an important role in gathering data on the experience and needs of First Peoples energy consumers to inform the development of future programs and services.

The Community Engagement Lead supports the Energy group's commitments to _Pupangarli Marnmarnepu_; DECCA's Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-2025, and builds effective relationships across the department, energy sector, other government agencies, Traditional Owner groups and peak Aboriginal bodies. The Community Engagement Lead demonstrates skills, experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal Victorians today, to support the delivery of culturally informed government programs and services.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal cultures and societies and demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people to advance their interests.
- An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in the energy sector, program management and/or implementation is highly desirable.
- An understanding of government, departmental and ministerial functions and processes is desirable.

**This is a fixed term position available until 31 March 2024. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with 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 Wednesday, 22 February 2023.**

**Other relevant information**:
**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._



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