Indigenous MERL Officer | Hybrid Work

First Nations Legal and Research services; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% load

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Flexible arrangements

Job summary

First Nations Legal and Research Services (FNLRS) in Fitzroy, VIC, is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (Identified Position) to support and coordinate day‑to‑day M&E activities for the FNREP. The role emphasises lived experience and cultural knowledge to shape project evaluation with Traditional Owners.

It is a part‑time, 18‑month contract open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early career with project monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Experience building relationships with First Nations communities.
• Able to travel within regional Victoria as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the FNREP monitoring and evaluation framework under guidance of external evaluators.
• Facilitate culturally safe discussions with Victorian Traditional Owners and stakeholders.
• Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports for funders and audiences.
• Assist with managing relationships with key project stakeholders.
• Assist with contract and relationship management of external evaluation consultants.
• Support broader delivery of FNREP as required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research methods

Community liaison

Project coordination

Education

Social sciences or related field

Job description

First Nations Legal and Research Services (FNLRS) in Fitzroy, VIC, is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (Identified Position) to support and coordinate day‑to‑day M&E activities for the FNREP. The role emphasises lived experience and cultural knowledge to shape project evaluation with Traditional Owners.

It is a part‑time, 18‑month contract open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.