APS6 Program Coordinator, First Nations Outcomes and Accountability
- Coordinate and support projects and policy initiatives for First Nations outcomes.
- Engage with stakeholders and develop culturally safe approaches to service delivery.
- Prepare briefs and reports for senior executives.
Job description
Locations: SA, VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT & NT
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 Program Coordinator for a long-term opportunity within a Federal Government agency. This position can be based anywhere across Australia, with applications welcomed from candidates in all states and territories.
This role will support the delivery of strategic projects, policy initiatives and communications aimed at improving access to disability services and outcomes for First Nations people with disability.
The Role
Working within a collaborative First Nations-focused team, you will coordinate projects and policy initiatives, contribute to stakeholder engagement and support the development of culturally safe and responsive approaches.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and support projects, policy initiatives and communications
- Prepare briefs, submissions, reports and papers for senior executives and governance forums
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including First Nations communities
- Support co-design and culturally safe approaches to policy and service delivery
- Develop communications, training and learning resources to strengthen cultural capability
- Apply research, evidence and stakeholder insights to inform policy and project outcomes
- Identify opportunities to improve access and outcomes for First Nations people with disability
- Contribute to governance, risk management and continuous improvement activities
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in program or policy development within the APS or a similar government environment
- Demonstrated experience engaging with First Nations stakeholders in culturally informed projects, programs or policy
- Strong knowledge of Commonwealth Government processes, governance and risk frameworks
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly in preparing briefs, submissions and reports
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking capabilities
- An understanding of cultural safety, co-design and culturally responsive service delivery
Experience in First Nations policy, disability or service delivery environments will be highly regarded. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, social sciences, communications, Indigenous studies or a related discipline are also desirable.
What's on Offer?
- $60.26 per hour + super
- Contract through to 31 December 2027
- Full-time opportunity
- Nationwide locations: SA, VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT & NT
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful First Nations policy and program initiatives
- Potential for extension
Relevant pre-employment screening requirements will apply. Australian citizenship is required.
If you have strong government program or policy experience together with demonstrated First Nations stakeholder engagement experience, we encourage you to apply.
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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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