About the Role The primary focus of the RAJAC Executive Officer is to support the effective operation of the Regional Aboriginal Advisory Committee (RAJAC) for the North Metropolitan Region of the Department of Justice and Community Safety and to ensure the active participation and engagement of the Aboriginal community in the Aboriginal Justice Agreement (AJA). The RAJAC EO will lead the effective operation of the RAJAC and the Local Aboriginal Justice Action Committees (LAJAC), report regularly for the Aboriginal Justice Forum and Aboriginal Justice Caucus, and provide secretariat services to the RAJAC chair, members, and promote all AJA initiatives within the region. Duties Provide key support, secretariat services and advice to the RAJAC, including the preparation of meeting papers, reporting, briefing, agenda, venue booking, catering and minute taking. Proactively build and maintain effective relationships with relevant working parties, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal community organisations or representatives, and develop options for implementing innovative strategies to facilitate a partnership approach. Maintain regular contact with the Chairperson of the Northern Metropolitan RAJAC to uphold the partnership and implementation of AJA. Qualifications & Experience Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the issues impacting community. Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal community. Knowledge and understanding of the interface between Aboriginal issues and Government and service priorities. Related qualifications and/or experience is desirable. A current full Victorian Driver’s licence. Additional Information Regional travel is required and a full driver’s licence will be required. This is a full‑time, ongoing opportunity to work with a high‑performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Child Safe Statement The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr