Executive Treaty Coordinator

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Executive Treaty Coordinator

  • Opportunity to work on significant reforms
  • Support improved outcomes for First Nations learners

Work that contributes to better outcomes for First Nations Victorians

The Treaty Unit leads on the Department of Education's engagement with the Statewide Treaty process between the State and First Nations peoples. This includes coordination of departmental responsibilities relating to the Treaty process and increasing awareness and understanding across the department.

Your role

As the Executive Treaty Coordinator your role will be to manage the department's commitments in relation to the Statewide Treaty process. You will also support the department's input to the Victorian Government's response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission recommendations.

You will work with senior executives across the department and relevant business units to coordinate advice and approvals. You will act as the key liaison embedding the department's expertise and operational considerations into relevant processes and ensure alignment across key work.

About you

You bring proven experience working with First Nations people, groups and organisations and a strong understanding of historical and contemporary issues. You have strong knowledge of the Victorian Treaty process including legislation, agreements and frameworks, and of the Victorian Government's commitment to self-determination, as well as the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

You are confident navigating government decision-making processes, particularly whole-of-government mechanisms.

You will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, along with a well-developed knowledge of learning and development systems. A postgraduate qualification will be highly regarded.

This position is open to all suitable candidates. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter (no more than three A4 pages). There is no requirement to make a separate statement in response to each of the key selection criteria, however the cover letter should provide an overview of how your knowledge and skills meet the key selection criteria and required qualifications and experience specified in the Position Description.

Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025

Please see the Position Description for other relevant information regarding the application process including pre-employment checks, privacy statement, and how to request reasonable adjustments.

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