Governance Officer

• Salary: $95,102 - $107,905 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role, full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.

For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed.

The Role

Working alongside the Manager, Strategy and Engagement, the Governance Officer role will work closely with the Yuma Yirramboi Council Koori Caucus and Caucus Chairperson. 

As the Governance Officer, you will provide support and strategic advice to members of the Koori Caucus. 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.

Key accountabilities include:

• Working closely with the Yuma Yirramboi Council's Koori Caucus and sub-committees to support the delivery of projects, meetings, and activities by undertaking research, preparing reports and correspondence.
• Provide comprehensive operational and administrative support to the team, Koori Caucus, and subcommittees, including meeting management, note-taking, and quality assurance of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the team, Koori Caucus, and subcommittees, including assistance in procurement, invoice processing, document control, and tracking.

The Team

The position of Governance Officer forms a part of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination group.

The Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination group supports DJSIR ministers, the Secretary and Executive Board with evidence-based policy advice for sustainable economic development and employment growth, supported by expertise in project design and delivery, data analytics and evaluation. The group actively partners with other DJSIR groups, Victorian departments and key stakeholders in pursuit of the department's self-determination objectives.

The Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) branch 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

To succeed in this role, candidates must have:

• A sound understanding of project management.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with the Victorian Koori community, Aboriginal businesses, and organisations.
• Proven expertise in secretarial and administrative support functions.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, leadership, communication, conceptual thinking, and analysis.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lou Leo, Manager Strategy and Engagement on 0428 097 227 or lou.leo@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

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.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 22 April 2025.