• Salary: $91,418 - $103,725 p.a. plus 10.5% super

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council as Adviser, Governance, Legal and Regulatory to contribute to the ground-breaking work in the areas of truth, treaty, self-determination and cultural rights.

The responsibilities of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council include registering, monitoring, and supporting Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) to exercise cultural heritage responsibilities in their local areas as well as the management of Aboriginal Ancestral Remains and Secret and Sacred Objects.

As the Adviser, Governance, Legal and Regulatory, you will develop strong relationships with Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) to achieve Council's strategic priorities, especially as they concern Council's legal responsibilities to manage, oversee and supervise RAPs. Undertaking research and analysis relating to applications received from Traditional Owner groups around Victoria seeking appointment as a RAP by the Council will also be an essential requirement of this role.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Knowledge of issues relevant to social policy or human rights matters, ideally relating to the rights of First Nations.
• Experience in preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations on complex issues
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills

Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.

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

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).

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

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 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

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.