Koori Caucus Coordinator

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/034579A

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Koori Caucus Coordinator**
- _Salary: _$95,102 - $107,_905_ (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role, full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: Level 35, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)_
- Aboriginal Designated - _

**ONLY ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION OF S12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT (VIC).**

**The Role**

Working alongside the Manager, Strategy and Engagement, the Koori Caucus Coordinator role will work closely with the Yuma Yirramboi Council Koori Caucus and Caucus Chairpersons. As the Koori Caucus Coordinator, you will provide support and strategic advice to members of the Koori Caucus.

You will have a sound understanding of project management. You will demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and building strong working relationships with the members of the Koori Caucus and other Aboriginal stakeholders.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

- Working closely with the Yuma Yirramboi Council's Koori Caucus and sub-committees to support the delivery of projects
- Provide comprehensive operational and administrative support to the team
- Maintain relationships with other DJSIR, AED, and relevant Aboriginal stakeholders.

**The Team**

The position of Koori Caucus Coordinator forms a part of the Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) branch within the Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination group.

AED leads work across the department to support Aboriginal self-determination through employment and economic development. It oversees coordination and engagement with DJSIR's Aboriginal Partnership entity, the Yuma Yirramboi Council, and leads implementation of Yuma Yirramboi (Invest for Tomorrow) - the State's shared vision with Victorian Aboriginal communities to achieve economic parity between First Peoples and non-Aboriginal Victorians within a generation.

**About You**
- A proactive and self-starting nature
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Victorian Koori communities
- The ability to observe fine details and identify gaps in information.

**Further Information**

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at 23:59pm on 10 October 2024**.