ABOUT US

First Nations Legal and Research Services (FNLRS) is a not-for-profit organisation assisting Victorian Traditional Owners to obtain recognition of their rights and interests under the Commonwealth Native Title Act and the Victorian Traditional Owner Settlement Act. The organisation also assists Traditional Owners to manage their rights and interests once they have been recognised.

If you would like to play a part in ensuring Victorian Traditional Owners are formally recognised and supported, we invite you to join our team.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

In this role you will report to the Corporate Services Manager and be part of a close-knit team with two other Community Liaison Officers.

Some of your main tasks will include:

• Engaging with and building relationships with Traditional Owner communities and other stakeholders.
• Advising staff on cultural considerations and culturally appropriate communications with Traditional Owners.
• Assisting staff with introductions to Traditional Owners.
• Maintaining FNLRS’ Traditional Owner contact database.
• Organising and attending Traditional Owner group meetings and providing logistical support.
• Ensuring that the paperwork associated with Traditional Owner meetings, such as invoices and TA payments, are followed up and completed in a timely manner.

From time to time, you will be required to travel to regional Victoria to provide support at meetings, usually held on a weekend. Time worked on a weekend can be accrued as TOIL (time off in lieu). 

This role can be worked part-time, 4 days a week, or full-time, let us know what works for you.

ABOUT YOU

As our newest Community Liaison Officer, you have a great understanding of Victorian Traditional Owner culture, and you pride yourself on your ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of people.

You can draft and produce written documents in Microsoft applications with ease and you enjoy completing a range of administrative tasks through-out your day. You are organised, with great attention to detail, and you are comfortable working to deadlines.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

We encourage candidates from a diverse range of cultural, social, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary - You will receive a competitive salary with NFP salary packaging of up to $18,450 of your salary tax free.

Generous leave provisions - You will receive 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading and access to other generous leave provisions.

Flexible environment - Our hybrid working environment allows you to work from home and from our office. All flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Professional development - You will have regular meetings with your manager, access to a professional development plan, and a professional development budget.

Connection and purpose - You will be part of a small team of like-minded individuals committed to helping Traditional Owners achieve justice.

WHY WORK WITH US?

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, and we are committed to the professional development of our staff. We are confident that you will find FNLRS to be a great place to work, and this role to be both challenging and rewarding.

A position description is attached.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please call the HR Manager on 0448 830 630.

If your experience does not match exactly what we have outlined, but you think you will be a good candidate, we would like to hear from you - please give us a call to discuss.