The Project Officer role in the Aboriginal Strategy Unit will provide project, program and policy support to implement key aspects of Dhelk Dja; Safe our Way – Strong Cultures, Strong Peoples, Strong Families and support its associated governance structures including the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum and Sub Groups. Critical projects to deliver in the next 12 months include the development of an Aboriginal Industry Plan for Family Violence, Aboriginal Access Points service design and implementation of the Dhelk Dja FundThe Project Officer is required to perform important project management, logistical and administrative functions to ensure that projects and funding aligned to Dhelk Dja are implemented in a timely matter that reflects Aboriginal community priorities. The role also supports building strong relationships across Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services, Family Safety Victoria, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and other government departments to support outcomes in line with Dhelk Dja. 

Are you

• Able to build productive relationships with Aboriginal communities, services and government to achieve collective outcomes?
• Able to draw on and utilise, with confidence and accuracy, methodologies and approaches to evaluating programs or projects.
• Able to understand and put into practice methods to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, to monitor the progress of work and evaluate outcomes, particularly in an Aboriginal community context
• An excellent writer and communicator with outstanding problem solving skills?

• Are you a flexible, team player?

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).