Aboriginal Policy Coordinator
1 week ago
Provide a leading role in strategies for Aboriginal justice, governance, and coordination.
- Full-time fixed-term opportunity to work closely with the Aboriginal Justice Policy Reform Unit.
- Collaborate internally with other business units within the Aboriginal Justice group to support policy frameworks in Aboriginal Affairs.
This is an Aboriginal Prioritised position, open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
About The RoleThe Strategy and Policy Lead will provide policy advice to support the implementation and monitoring of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement - Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja. This role will have primary responsibility for coordinating policy and working closely with other business units to support whole-of-government policy frameworks in Aboriginal Affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with and support a small team, including staff supervision, performance and development planning (PDP), and building knowledge and capability to deliver high-level policy advice and engagement.
- Provide support to DJCS's contribution to whole-of-government frameworks in Aboriginal Affairs, as well as provide advice to support the Indigenous reform agenda of the national Standing Committee on Law and Justice (SCLJ) and the Closing the Gap reforms of COAG.
- Support the development of future iterations of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and other reforms driven by the Aboriginal Justice Caucus.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, society, and culture, as well as the issues impacting it.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated experience in advocacy and delivering policy and legislative reform through community consultation and targeted engagement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of policy development and implementation.
A relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, Aboriginal affairs or similar is desired.
BenefitsThis is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and contribute to a fair and accessible justice system.
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
You will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department.
Upon commencement of employment with the department, you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal.
Acceptable evidence includes COVID-19 digital certificates (available via your myGov account) and immunisation history statements (available via your myGov account).
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