Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9973
An exciting opportunity exists to perform a senior role in a high performing team. The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. An understanding of the Aboriginal community in Victoria is an advantage.
The First Peoples – State Relations Group
The First Peoples – State Relations Group is the group within DPC responsible for nation leading work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, Treaty, and truth – an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples. We recognise Victoria’s First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. We are committed to building ongoing, just, and respectful relationships between self-determining First Peoples and the State as a priority focus.
The Policy and Closing the Gap Branch
The Policy and Closing the Gap Branch leads a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to Aboriginal affairs to improve outcomes for First Peoples. It oversees Victoria’s commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, supports the Premier and Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, and provides strategic advice to drive reform across portfolios.
The branch also delivers key self-determination initiatives, including the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework and the Self-Determination Reform Framework. It works across government to strengthen accountability through monitoring and reporting and builds strong partnerships with Aboriginal leaders to support meaningful engagement and collaboration.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will have:
This is a VPS6 Fixed term, full-time position until 15/12/2026.
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description here for the key selection criteria to address in application.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59 pm on Monday 9th March 2026. All applications should include:
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.