First Nations Policy & Projects Coordinator (APS6) – Hybrid

Talent; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Talent is recruiting for a Program Coordinator – First Nations Policy & Projects (APS6) to support strategic projects, policy initiatives and communications focused on improving access and outcomes for First Nations peoples with disability in Western Australia.

The role combines program coordination, policy development, stakeholder engagement, co-design and strategic communications, working across the agency and with First Nations communities to deliver culturally safe services and practical

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in program or policy development in APS/government.
• Experience engaging with First Nations stakeholders on culturally informed projects.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Government processes, governance, risk and policy frameworks.
• Strong written communication skills (briefs/reports).
• Experience coordinating complex projects with competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
• Ability to analyse evidence and develop practical recommendations.
• Understanding of cultural safety, co-design and First Nations engagement principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate First Nations projects, policy initiatives and related communications.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, reports and executive papers.
• Support engagement and co-design with First Nations communities, organisations and stakeholders.
• Coordinate governance, milestones, risks and reporting.
• Apply evidence and insights to policy and program recommendations.
• Develop learning resources and guidance to strengthen cultural capability.
• Identify barriers to service access and promote culturally responsive approaches.
• Collaborate across policy, program and operations to drive improvement.

Skills

Program coordination

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk management

Written communication

Project coordination

Policy analysis

Cultural safety

Co-design

First Nations engagement

Education

Public policy / social sciences / Indigenous studies

Job description

Talent is recruiting for a Program Coordinator – First Nations Policy & Projects (APS6) to support strategic projects, policy initiatives and communications focused on improving access and outcomes for First Nations peoples with disability in Western Australia.

The role combines program coordination, policy development, stakeholder engagement, co-design and strategic communications, working across the agency and with First Nations communities to deliver culturally safe services and practical