Executive Treaty Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

THE ROLE

As the Executive Treaty Coordinator, you will report to the Director, Aboriginal Policy and Reform Branch and lead a team supporting the department's coordination and engagement with the Victorian Treaty process including through input into the State's Treaty negotiation strategy and the development of Treaty content relevant to the department and participation into whole of government processes.

The position will require a strong working knowledge of Victorian Treaty processes, as well as a combination of policy, program and project management expertise, a strong understanding of government, public administration and decision making within an evolving self-determination framework, effective stakeholder engagement, and effective briefing of the Secretary, Board of Management, Aboriginal Truth and Treaty Committee, DFFH Ministers and Cabinet or relevant Cabinet Committees.

Core to being successful will be strong negotiation and collaboration skills and knowledge of governance processes, and a commitment to the rights of First Peoples in Victoria, including cultural rights, self-determination, Truth and Treaty

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Provide strategic leadership in the Treaty process on behalf of the department, acting as the primary point of contact between the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) (as lead negotiators) and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) and manages formal and informal engagement throughout Statewide Treaty position development.
  • Coordinate across department and its portfolio agencies to deliver positions on Statewide Treaty negotiations to DPC, and ensure departmental expertise and authority is embedded in Treaty negotiations.
  • Manages relationships with the department's Secretary, Ministers, expert teams and other internal stakeholders across portfolios to coordinate advice and authorisation of department positions.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.

This is a Prioritised role - If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.



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