Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the First Peoples-State Relations Group as Coordinator in the Traditional Owner Rights and Land Justice Division at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The First Peoples - State Relations Group supports an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples, applying a strong understanding of self-determination to our work practices and in providing clear and robust advice to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Premier, Cabinet and senior executives within the Group.

The Advancing Traditional Owner Rights and Land Justice Division, within the First Peoples - State Relations Group, leads redress and self-determination policy development, ensure alignment between the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) and future Interim Treaty offers. 

The position has a key responsibility for the quality control and smooth movement of Ministerial briefings, correspondence and other written products and advice. The Coordinator role includes undertaking a range of administrative activities in a complex service delivery environment. The position requires experience in providing administrative support in a dynamic and time sensitive workplace with the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

The First Peoples - State Relations Group recognises the invaluable contribution of existing Aboriginal staff and is committed to promoting Aboriginal leadership as reflected in the Group's executive team. Our new and innovative ways of working are made possible by the strategic leadership of Aboriginal leaders. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share arrangements, and strongly encourage people living in both metropolitan and regional areas within Victoria to apply. We are committed to empowering staff from all diverse backgrounds, promoting cultural safety and supporting ongoing learning for staff.

 The Group welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in these positions to apply.

 About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven ability to work cooperatively as a team member in the pursuit of team and division goals; to collaborate and share information; and to accommodate and work well with the different working styles of others.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to review briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; and to communicate well.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and creative skills, with the ability to show initiative and a proactive approach in identifying issues and developing appropriate solutions to solve business problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise and achieve various tasks within tight timeframes ensuring outputs are delivered in an efficient and effective manner.
• Knowledge of native title, land rights, or equivalent processes and the broad issues affecting Victorian Traditional Owner groups and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Victorian Traditional Owner groups and their representatives.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application

The closing date for this position is Sunday, 20 July 2025.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. 

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.