Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Preston VIC

Remote

Hybrid

1mo ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Part Time 0.8 | 24-month Fixed Term contract | Remote and/or Melbourne CBD

Empower Aboriginal young people to shape the future

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is looking for a passionate and community-minded Youth Engagement Lead to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Victoria’s Barwon South-West region.

This is an exciting opportunity to build strong community connections, amplify the voices of Aboriginal young people, and create opportunities for them to influence decisions that affect their lives.

If you’re passionate about youth leadership, community engagement, culture, and self-determination, we’d love to hear from you.

About Koorie Youth Council (KYC)

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is the representative organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in Victoria.

Our vision is for Koorie Youth to collectively create their futures so that all young people feel safe, seen and heard.

We work alongside Aboriginal young people to strengthen leadership, influence policy, advocate for change, and create opportunities for young people to connect, learn and lead. Through statewide initiatives and events such as the Koorie Youth Summit, we ensure the voices, experiences and aspirations of Aboriginal young people are at the centre of decisions that affect them.

About the Role

As the Youth Engagement Lead,



you’ll work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across the Barwon South-West region to create opportunities for their voices, ideas and experiences to influence policy, programs and community outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, community groups and stakeholders across the Barwon South-West region.
- Engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through culturally safe consultation, workshops and community activities.
- Design and facilitate workshops that build confidence, leadership skills, resilience, cultural connection and problem-solving abilities.
- Coordinate youth-led regional events, including initiatives such as Koorie Connections Day.
- Support local capacity-building initiatives that strengthen community engagement with Aboriginal young people.
- Collaborate with KYC’s Programs, Policy and Communications teams to ensure consistent engagement across the organisation.
- Contribute to reporting, planning and continuous improvement activities.
- Travel throughout the region, and occasionally interstate, as required.

About You





You’re someone who enjoys working alongside Aboriginal young people and is passionate about creating opportunities for their voices to influence change.

- A strong understanding of Victorian Aboriginal communities and the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
- Experience working within the youth and/or community sector.
- Knowledge of youth participation and co-design principles.
- Experience planning and facilitating workshops, forums or community engagement activities.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- A willingness to regularly travel throughout the Barwon South-West region.

Mandatory Requirements

- Current Employee Working with Children Check
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
- National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Full Australian working rights

Why Join KYC?

- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
- A supportive, values-driven team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for Aboriginal young people and communities
- The opportunity to contribute to statewide advocacy and youth leadership initiatives

This is an Identified Position

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position, designated under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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