Project Officer, Aboriginal Programs

Description:

Project Officer, Aboriginal Programs
* Salary: $76,817 - $93,275 (Plus Superannuation)
* Full time / Fixed term role for 12 months (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
ONLY ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION OF S12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT (VIC).
For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed.
The Role
As a Project Officer, Aboriginal Programs, you will provide support to the team by contributing to the design and delivery of key initiatives. The position will engage with both Aboriginal communities, and work across government agencies to increase access and maximise opportunities for Aboriginal Victorians to participate in sport and active recreation. The role will deliver administration and support partnerships.
Key accountabilities include:
* Provide administrative support to the Manager, Aboriginal Programs to assist with projects of the APT including the Aboriginal Sporting Partnership, Self-Determination work, Together More Active project support and relationship management as required.
* Support the APT in the development and delivery of Aboriginal sport and recreation programs through the administration of the Aboriginal Sporting Participation Grant Program.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including Aboriginal organisations and community) through a professional and collaborative approach to support development opportunities and pathways for Aboriginal people.
The Team
The position of Project Officer, Aboriginal Programs is in the Aboriginal Programs Team (APT) and will work across the Equity, Policy and Engagement Team of the Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) branch, which sits within the Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) group.
Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) is comprised of Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), Tourism and Events (T&E) and Outdoor Recreation (OR).
Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR), manages several investment programs that seek to increase participation in community sport and recreation by maximising the delivery of outcomes most aligned to Victorian Government objectives and those within Active Victoria.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* Written Communication: Prepares written communication using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language, ensuring it contains necessary information to achieve their purpose.
* Project Management: Produces project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified.
* Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Allyson Walker - Manager, Aboriginal Programs on 0456 980 614 or allyson.walker@sport.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and responses to the key selection criteria.
For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 12 March 2025.