First Peoples Employment Pathways Advisor

People & Culture

Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)

Band 7 – Starting from $108,545.62 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

This is an Aboriginal designated position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

As the First Peoples Employment Pathways Advisor, you will play a key role in increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, retention and career development across the organisation. You will lead employment-related initiatives within our Reconciliation Action Plan, develop targeted attraction strategies, build partnerships with community and external stakeholders, and create meaningful pathways into employment at Yarra City Council.

Working closely with leaders and employees, you will provide expert advice on culturally informed recruitment, retention and professional development practices, identify and remove barriers to participation, and help foster a safe, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. Through strong stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement and data-driven insights, you will contribute to positive employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a candidate with experience with First Peoples communities and proven understanding of talent and workforce strategies to help deliver outcomes in improving the employment outcomes for First Peoples. This may include a tertiary qualification in HR or related field, strong connections with a broad range of Indigenous communities and experience in supporting a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). 

Yarra City Council is a Progressive Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture, diversity and development of staff. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve services to the community.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Perry Karavas, People & Culture Operations Lead at Perry.Karavas@yarracity.vic.gov.au. 

 First Peoples Employment Pathways Advisor Position Description 1 (1).pdf

Applications close on: Wednesday 2nd September 2026, at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Confirmation of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required prior to an offer of employment being made. 

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.