Yoorrook’s Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles at Yoorrook.

Yoorrook has been established as an independent Royal Commission under the Inquiries Act 2014. It will focus on truth-telling and healing for First Peoples, by inquiring into historic and ongoing systemic injustices perpetrated against First Peoples in Victoria by State and non-State entities since colonisation until today. Yoorrook is the first Aboriginal truth-telling body to be established in Australia. Click here to see the letters patent that set out Yoorrook's historic mandate.

The Data and Evidence Officer supports the management of Yoorrook’s data and evidence material as per its mandate and duties as a First People’s Royal Commission.

Reporting to the Data and Information Manager, the position plays an active role in the day-to-day management of evidence material including submissions, transcriptions, and other hearings material. This involves logging, tracking, and monitoring data workflows and its progress across multiple systems and with various stakeholders.

Yoorrook’s mandate requires it to complete its work by 30 June 2024. Yoorrook has recommended to the Victorian Government that it extend this timeframe by two years to 30 June 2026. 

You must have demonstrated professional experience in areas of data and information management. You will have great accuracy, attention to detail and experience working with tight timeframes. Advanced computer skills, including excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office’s suite of software applications and SharePoint is mandatory to be successful in this role. You will be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities within a work environment and passionate about truth and justice for First Peoples in Victoria.

This is a fixed-term role until 28 June 2024.

ABOUT YOU

This role will suit you if you have experience in managing sensitive records and awareness of Indigenous Data Sovereignty protocols. You have demonstrated professional experience in areas of data and information management. You would have extensive experience in advanced computer skills, including excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office’s suite of software applications and SharePoint.

You would possess significant experience and a proven track record in relationship management skills, with an ability to bring internal and external stakeholders along in support of positive organisational outcomes. You will have demonstrated ability to work with great accuracy, attention to detail and experience working with tight timeframes.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include:

• A resume; and

• A cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria as found in the position description (within two pages).

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Marlyn Assad, Data and Information Manager on 0401 241 199.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Yoorrook’s Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles at Yoorrook. Some roles as marked may be classified as designated positions under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 where only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be eligible to apply. 

Yoorrook actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people who identify as LGBQTI+, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically different backgrounds.

All roles at Yoorrook can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. Staff are expected to comply with Covid-19 policies including any relating to vaccination