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SalaryDedicated role to assist VLA to become an employer of choice for First Nations people.
- Full time ongoing role, with part time and flexibility available
- Salary based on experience, range: $97,922 - $122,400 (pro rata) plus super
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role:
We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to embedding culturally appropriate consultation processes within People and Workplace Services (PAWS) to ensure that the voices and preferences of First Nations staff and key stakeholders are not just heard, but actively considered in our everyday work.
Committed to leading the charge in creating an implementation plan and reporting framework for PAWS' third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP3) and Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) commitments, you will implement changes to our existing policies, procedures, and practices to strengthen the cultural safety of our workplaces, and break down barriers that hinder First Nations staff from fully participating in and taking on leadership roles within our organisation.
You will support the First Nations Employment Consultant in delivering impactful projects and initiatives aimed at bolstering First Nations recruitment, retention, and professional development. Our passion for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for First Nations individuals drives us to take action and make a real difference.
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will support the successful candidate with formal study opportunities to complete a qualification in Human Resources.
This is a special measures role and only First Nations people are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country and at VLA offices located throughout Victoria.
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of First Nations communities.
- Experience in designing and delivering programs, projects, tools, and initiatives aimed at addressing and eliminating barriers.
- Ability to collaborate and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
- Strong coaching, collaboration, and influencing skills that contribute to organisational and management effectiveness.
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
About Victoria Legal Aid:
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1,000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice, and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
Employee benefits:
- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid work from home & office model
- Financial and leave support to undertake formal qualifications within human resources
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
- Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
- Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
- A structured Supervision Model and ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Culturally aligned support for First Nations staff, with Cultural and Ceremonial leave, First Nations Staff Network.
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter.
If you require adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For further information review the attached position description or contact Tim Whee, Senior Project Manager on (03) 9269 0***.
Additionally, you may contact Ashley Morris Director, First Nations Services on (03) 9269 0***.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 7 April 2024
Other relevant information:
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
