Hybrid Program Coordinator, First Nations Policy & Projects

Talent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking a Program Coordinator - First Nations Policy & Projects (APS6) to support strategic initiatives across government agencies. The role focuses on policy development, program coordination, stakeholder engagement and culturally safe communications with First Nations communities.

Based in Victoria, you will work across internal teams and external partners on governance, briefs and policy guidance, with a hybrid work arrangement and an initial term to 31 December 2027.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in program or policy development within the APS, government or a similar environment.
• Experience engaging with First Nations stakeholders on culturally informed projects, policy or service delivery.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth Government processes, governance, risk and policy frameworks.
• Strong written communication skills, including briefs, submissions, reports and executive documentation.
• Experience coordinating complex projects and managing competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and influencing capability.
• Ability to analyse evidence and develop practical, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Understanding of cultural safety, co-design and First Nations engagement principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate First Nations-focused projects, policy initiatives and related communications.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, reports, executive papers and communication materials.
• Support engagement and co-design with First Nations communities, organisations and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project planning, governance, risks, milestones and reporting.
• Apply evidence, research and stakeholder insights to policy and program recommendations.
• Develop communications, guidance and learning resources that strengthen cultural capability.
• Identify barriers to service access and support more flexible, culturally responsive approaches.
• Work across policy, program and operational teams to support implementation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Policy development

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Written communication

Education

Public policy or related discipline

Job description

Talent is seeking a Program Coordinator - First Nations Policy & Projects (APS6) to support strategic initiatives across government agencies. The role focuses on policy development, program coordination, stakeholder engagement and culturally safe communications with First Nations communities.

Based in Victoria, you will work across internal teams and external partners on governance, briefs and policy guidance, with a hybrid work arrangement and an initial term to 31 December 2027.