Senior Project Officer - First Peoples

Senior Project Officer – First Peoples
* Salary: $106,534 - $128,897 (Plus Superannuation)
* Fixed term role: 12 months
* Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (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).
The Role
This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Officer to support Creative Victoria's First Peoples policy and program deliverables and ongoing development of Creative Victoria's overall engagement with the Victorian First Peoples' creative sector.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of the First Peoples Team within Creative Victoria, working with the Senior Officer - First Peoples to support the Senior Manager - First Peoples in developing and maintaining key sector, community and government stakeholder relationships, policy and program design and implementation of key project deliverables.
The position has the following key accountabilities but not limited to:
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* Support the Senior Manager First Peoples in collaboration with Program Managers of First Peoples programs and sector-wide programs across Creative Victoria.
* Develop and maintain relationships with Victorian First Peoples communities and creative industry stakeholders, key internal and external stakeholders and provide relevant information and advice to the Senior Manger First Peoples ensuring appropriate information flow and represent Creative Victoria confidently with external stakeholders.
* Provide appropriate cultural (content) advice and advocacy across all Creative Victoria programs and work areas.
* Prepare and present high-quality reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence for diverse stakeholders and senior decision makers.
The Team
The position of Senior Project Officer – First Peoples forms a part of the Office of the Deputy Secretary branch in Creative Victoria group.
Creative Victoria is the state government body dedicated to championing, growing and supporting Victoria's creative industries. We invest in the ideas, talent, organisations, events and projects that make Victoria a creative state.
The creative industries encompass disciplines as diverse as games development and graphic design; fashion and film-making; independent theatre and industrial design; comedy and craft. They include activities that are commercially-driven and community-based, experimental and export ready, and everything in between. Collectively, these industries contribute $38.4 billion to Victoria (or 7.7% of the total economy) and they contribute immeasurably more in terms of social and cultural value.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Max Coffman, Deputy Chief Executive at max.coffman@creative.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: 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 at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
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 a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at midnight on 28 February 2024.