Location: Melbourne

Salary $98,535.26 per annum, plus superannuation

This is an identifiedpositionandwe encourage applications fromAboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderPeoples.The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of theRacial Discrimination Act 1975(Cth), and s 12 of theEqual Opportunity Act 2010(Vic) and s 8(4) of theCharter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006(Vic).

About Us

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in76countries.

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together toeliminatethe inequalities that keep people in poverty?

We are currently seeking a FirstPeoples’ Program Project Coordinator to join our team.

The Role

Reporting to the First Peoples Program Executive Lead, you willcoordinate the strategic planning, delivery and follow-up of Oxfam Australia’s 2027 Indigenous Summit and associated First Peoples’ initiativesandfuturecommunity events.

Thisrole provides high-level project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications,researchand strategic support toensure successful planning, delivery and follow-up of the Summit,and other communityevents while strengthening Oxfam Australia’s relationships with First Nations peoples, communities,organisationsand allies.

The First Peoples Program Project Coordinator role has oversight/will manage the First Peoples Program Events Coordinator positionwhich is a12 monthposition tosupport withcommunity events.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate strategic planning and delivery of First Peoples’ events and initiatives leading up to the 2027 Indigenous Summit.

Develop andmaintainproject plans, reporting frameworks,registersand tracking systems.

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external FirstPeoples’stakeholders.

Organisegovernance,planningand consultation meetings, including agendas, minutes, actionlogsand follow-up.

Monitor project milestones, risks,actionsand deliverables, escalating issues whererequired.

Coordinate stakeholder engagement,



communications and information sharing with communities,partnersand allies.

Undertake research, stakeholdermappingand analysis to inform strategic approaches and recommendations.

Support evaluation, impactreportingand post-Summit community engagement activities.

Experience coordinating complex projects,consultationsor stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reports,briefsand stakeholder communications.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capability.

Strong project administration,planningandlogisticscoordination skills.

Demonstrated experience working respectfully with First Nations peoples,communitiesand organisations.

A little about you (Key Selection Criteria)

Experience in the development and maintenance of project plans, templates, communication tools, registers, reportingframeworksand tracking systems.

Highly organised and developed approach in governance, planning and leading consultations meetings and workshops, including agendas, papers, minutes, actionlogsand follow-up activities.

Experience in conducting research, stakeholder mapping and analysis that has informed future approaches and recommendations.

Experiencedrafting concept notes and project proposals including monitoring of milestones, risk mitigation, reportingcreationand alignment to cultural protocols

Experience in undertakingresearch and scoping activities relating to partnerships, ethical standards, community engagement frameworks and sector best practicewith First Nations Peoples and communities.

What we can offer you

- Superior leave advantages and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program(up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free).




- The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.
- We value flexibility and seek to support our people in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
- Cultural leave
- Superannuation matching

Diversity,equityand inclusion are core to who we are. We activelyseekto create a workplace that reflects the communities we area partof, where everyone feels safe,respectedand able to thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

We’recommitted to making our recruitment process inclusive - please let us know if you need adjustments at any stage.

Additional information

For ongoing roles and fixed term roles, candidates will be required to have Australian work rights for the duration of their employment with Oxfam Australia.

At Oxfam Australia, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone's rights are recognised and respected. Guided by feminist principles and core values, we embrace different perspectives and work to eliminate systemic inequities that perpetuate discrimination. We centre and amplify the voices of people with lived experience and work in solidarity to build a future where no one is left behind.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our actions, Oxfam Australia:

- Supports employee-led committees
- Promotes consultative ways of working and decision making
- Maintains a comprehensive enterprise agreement that prioritises employee well-being, as demonstrated through multiple leave types
- Provides ongoing awareness and training on unconscious bias, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s values
- Ensures a fair and accessible recruitment process

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

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