This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

OVERVIEW

Gellung Warl - meaning 'tip of the spear' in Gunaikurnai language - is a First Peoples’ representative and deliberative body, underpinned by Aboriginal Lore, Law and Cultural Authority.

Gellung Warl is established as a statutory corporation under the Treaty Act. It is made up of three arms that work together:

• the First Peoples' Assembly, the political decision-making arm
• Nginma Ngainga Wara, an independent government oversight and accountability arm and
• Nyerna Yoorrook Telkuna, an independent mechanism for ongoing truth-telling.

Gellung Warl is guided by the Ngarrakeetoong Martongakeeyt (Community Vision) and is answerable to Community through the Larbargirrar Gnuurtak Tulkuuk (Community Governance and Answerability Framework), which sets out how Gellung Warl engages with and is answerable to First Peoples in Victoria.

Gellung Warl’s underlying purpose is to promote collective self-government, self-determination and empowerment of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians, including by:

• representing First Peoples in Victoria and exercising decision making powers in relation to First Peoples in Victoria
• representing First Peoples in Statewide Treaty negotiations with the State, including undertaking ongoing Statewide Treaty negotiations, and supporting Traditional Owner treatymaking
• providing for ongoing truth-telling and healing
• advising the Parliament and the State government in relation to matters that affect First Peoples and holding the State government to account in relation to its commitments to, and the impact of its actions on, First Peoples.

Walk with us and make history!

THE ROLE

Join our People and Culture team and play a key role in creating a positive, engaged and culturally safe workplace. As the People & Culture Support Officer, you will provide administrative and operational support across a broad range of people functions, including recruitment and onboarding, workforce administration, employee records management, HR systems support and day-to-day team coordination. Working in a complex and culturally significant environment, you will build strong relationships with employees, leaders, Traditional Owners, communities and external partners while contributing to people initiatives that strengthen organisational performance and employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to support meaningful workforce outcomes and help deliver people and culture services that reflect Gellung Warl’s values, cultural authority and priorities.

KEY DUTIES

• Coordinate and prepare regular People and Culture updates, including the fortnightly report for the CEO and the monthly People and Culture newsletter, by gathering relevant information and ensuring timely distribution.
• Support the planning and delivery of People and Culture events, including training sessions, workshops and staff engagement activities, by managing logistics, liaising with external providers and coordinating communications.
• Assist with the administration of learning and development activities, including maintaining training records, coordinating bookings and supporting compliance-related training requirements.
• Support the coordination of performance review processes and other cyclical People and Culture activities, ensuring timelines, documentation and communications are effectively managed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People and Culture processes, templates and resources by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and user experience.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role’s classification and purpose as directed.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to respond to enquiries in a timely, professional and solutions-focused manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• High-level administrative skillset with attention to detail.
• Experience providing administrative, customer service or coordination support within an office environment.
• Experience maintaining records, databases or information management systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, training coordination or other workforce-related activities is desirable.
• Previous experience in a People and Culture, Human Resources, Administration or Business Support role is desirable.
• As part of our commitment to child safety and in line with the Working with Children Act 2005 (Vic), all roles within Gellung Warl require a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

SALARY & TERM

• Ongoing
• Salary from $84,986 to $97,201, plus superannuation, based on experience and expertise. per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation plus salary packaging, based on experience and expertise.

Location

Metro region, Collingwood office

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note that interviews may commence prior to application close dates as suitable applications come through, so the position may be filled before close date.