Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $298,489 - $430,740
Grade: EO2
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10346
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
The First Peoples Self Determination Division sits within the PLG Group, and its purpose is to eliminate structural and systemic barriers experienced by First Peoples by providing leadership, culturally informed advice and strategic direction to embed self-determination and meaningful engagement practices across the Department of Transport and Planning. This includes providing strategic leadership and coordination of the Department’s obligations under the Whole of Victorian Government Aboriginal affairs commitments, the Statewide Treaty Act 2025 and Statewide Treaty Agreement and preparing for future Treaty-making.
This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
People who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration.
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
The First Peoples Self Determination Division sits within the PLG Group, and its purpose is to eliminate structural and systemic barriers experienced by First Peoples by providing leadership, culturally informed advice and strategic direction to embed self-determination and meaningful engagement practices across the Department of Transport and Planning. This includes providing strategic leadership and coordination of the Department’s obligations under the Whole of Victorian Government Aboriginal affairs commitments, the Statewide Treaty Act 2025 and Statewide Treaty Agreement and preparing for future Treaty-making.
About the role
This is a fixed term SES 2 position for up to five years.
The Executive Director, First Peoples Self Determination provides strategic leadership to embed self-determination and meaningful engagement with First Peoples across the Department of Transport and Planning. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, People, Legal and Governance, the role leads a specialist division responsible for coordinating the department’s obligations under Treaty and delivering on Whole of Victorian Government self determination reform agenda commitments through:
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
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Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 29 March 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Jacinda De Witts, Deputy Secretary, People, Legal and Governance via [email protected]
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