Aboriginal Partnerships Coordinator

2 weeks ago

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

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time / Until 08 December 2025

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

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

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/50926466ABC

**This is designated position under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply**

The Aboriginal Partnerships Coordinator role presents the following opportunities to the right candidiate:

- An opportunity to progress self-determination for Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians through supporting co-ordination and delivery of Pupangarli Marnmarnepu, DEECAs Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-2025.
- Work with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians to ensure that DEECA consistently delivers on what we say we will do.
- Support the embedding of systems and processes that enable this important work.

What we can offer:

- Welcoming and supportive work environment with a range of flexible options.
- Satisfying and purposeful work with scope for progressional growth.

What are we looking for:

- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Experience progressing cultural competency and mobilising critical allyship within an organisation.
- Understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal culture, society and land and resource management issues in Victoria and understanding of networks within Victorian Aboriginal communities and natural resource management agencies.
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively with diverse Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal Victorians and ability to strengthen and build relationships and partnerships.

**This is a fixed term position available until 08 December 2025. The work location for this position is in the Grampians Region (Horsham or Ballarat preferred) 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 Monday 13 January 2025**

**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._
- We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._

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