First Nations Program Lead

• Full time, 12 month fixed term (parental leave backfill)
• Geelong office location on Wadawurrung land with flexible hybrid working
• Competitive salary $122,000 base, plus superannuation
• Great employee benefits!

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Right now, we’re seeking a First Nations Program Lead who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

The TAC is a Victorian state government organisation that promotes road safety, supports those who have been injured on our roads and helps them get their lives back on track. To hear more about our story, follow this link:

https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/our-organisation/what-we-do

At the TAC, we’re committed to reconciliation, inclusion and accessibility, and recognise the importance of lived experience. We value the cultural insights and expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to furthering our understanding of First Nations communities and advancing an inclusive, and culturally safe workforce.

We are specifically seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for this First Nations Program Lead role. We consider this an important part of our commitment to advancing reconciliation and equitable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, so you can expect from us:

• A work environment that is culturally safe and your lived experience as an Indigenous person is valued
• Support for you to be involved in your community through various cultural and ceremonial leave entitlements
• On the job support and access to ongoing career development opportunities

About the role

As the First Nations Program Lead you will be accountable for the successful delivery of the TAC’s First Nations engagement activities including, but not limited to, the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and First Nations employment strategy.

As a subject matter expert, you will advise internal employee’s on First Nations matters and engage with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop and program manage the implementation of various initiatives for First Nations engagement.  A core focus of the role will include cultivating enduring and trust based relationships with traditional land owners and their representative bodies. 

About the Team

This role sits within the Culture and Inclusion branch within the broader People, Culture and Engagement Division which enable and support a high-performance culture where people are capable and empowered to deliver exceptional results for our clients and community so that the TAC is positioned as an employer of choice. Reporting to the Inclusion and Diversity Manager you will be supported by a team who live and breathe the importance of Inclusion and Diversity every day, who deeply value lived experience and cultural safety. You will be joining a team who work collaboratively to execute enterprise wide initiatives and operate within a broader team of people focused on enhancing the employee experience for people of all backgrounds and building a high performing culture enriched by diversity in all its forms.

What we’re looking for

Demonstrated experience in managing First Nations programs and associated strategies through to successful delivery (including RAPs).

Expert understanding and navigation of the complex cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples and the historical and contemporary issues impacting on Indigenous communities.

Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills

Proven stakeholder management skill including demonstrated experience in translating data analysis to a broad range of stakeholders, including highly developed ability to produce briefing documents, reports and communications.

Proven Project Management skills

Demonstrated ability to manage initiatives end to end from conception, design, development, through to implementation and evaluation.

Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Strong communication skills including excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our inaugural First Nations Program lead you’ll also:

Be rewarded for great work

Corporate incentive plans, quarterly excellence rewards, and development pathways. Do great work and you’ll get rewarded for it.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive opportunities for internal development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Be supported at every step

Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration.  With flexible hybrid working arrangements to set you up for success.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Here’s a bit about what to expect from this recruitment process:

• Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume.
• If successful, you’ll progress to an interview.
• Shortlisted applicants will be provided interview coaching if they wish.
• A first nations representative will be on the interview panel.
• Various options to demonstrate that you’re a member of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, including a community referee.
• All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Tamika Russell, Shared Service Specialist on (03) 9300 0771 or tamika_russell@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Monday 19 May 2025.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People & Culture Team know at People_Culture@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website. 

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.