Senior Policy Officer – Treaty

• Salary: $109,730 – $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term: Until 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: 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

The Senior Policy Officer - Treaty will play a vital role in contributing to the department's engagement with the Victorian treaty process and will be instrumental in driving positive outcomes in Statewide Treaty negotiations. 

As a Senior Policy Officer – Treaty, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Treaty Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of the department's engagement in the Victorian Treaty process, including work to shape input into the State's treaty negotiation strategy and negotiating positions relevant to the department.

Working with a diverse range of stakeholders across the department you will lead negotiations with Department of Premier & Cabinet (DPC), delivery agencies, and other related Government bodies to develop department-wide approaches to Treaty education and readiness, as well as communications strategies relevant to Treaty.

A key component of this position includes providing specialist advice across the department in relation to Treaty, including identifying relevant reform activities and helping to manage intersections between Treaty and program, project and other legislative priorities.

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Officer - Treaty forms a part of the within the Aboriginal Economic Development branch in Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination Group.

The group actively partners with other DJSIR groups, Victorian departments and key stakeholders in pursuit of the department's self-determination objectives.

The 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

This position will require a working knowledge of the Victorian Treaty process as well as an understanding of the Victorian Government's Aboriginal self-determination agenda. Additionally, strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills are crucial in this role.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zach Martin-Dennis, Director, Treaty, Truth and Self-Determination on 0459 923 441 or zach.a.martin-dennis@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.

For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 26 March 2025.