About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well‑paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as we ourselves strive to be a model employer.

We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.

With us, your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you are engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.

It is our ambition to do things differently, to create the department of excellent jobs- where our people reflect our purpose.

The Role Reporting to an Assistant Director, you will contribute to DEWR's Closing the Gap efforts and support the implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The role involves working collaboratively across the department to support Priority Reform activities, promote culturally responsive approaches, and strengthen engagement with First Nations stakeholders.

You will lead and manage projects, undertake analysis and provide quality advice to support departmental decision-making. You will contribute to monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement activities and help build awareness and understanding of Closing the Gap commitments across DEWR.

Please note that the initial vacancy is for an ongoing position. A merit pool will be established for future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies that may arise.

Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities of the APS6 level may include:





Managing projects and work activities that support implementation of DEWR's Closing the Gap commitments and Priority Reforms

Undertaking research, analysis and consultation to inform policy, program and organisational reform initiatives affecting First Nations peoples

Providing clear, accurate and evidence-based advice to support decision‑making and business improvement activities

Supporting business areas to identify opportunities to strengthen culturally responsive and partnership‑based approaches

Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders

Preparing high‑quality briefings, correspondence, reports and governance materials for senior leaders

Contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities, including tracking progress against departmental commitments

Identifying risks, issues and opportunities and supporting the development of practical solutions

Coordinating activities across teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within agreed timeframes

Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Eligibility These positions are only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is consistent with Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022. The filling of this employment opportunity constitutes a special measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

Don't meet all the role requirements? At DEWR we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and seek to recruit staff with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels,



disciplines and working styles. If this role resonates with you and you are excited about making an impact, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Confirmation of Heritage Candidates who are applying under affirmative measures must have their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage confirmed.

is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and

identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and

is accepted as such by the community in which they live or formerly lived.

Suitable evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage may include:

a letter signed by the Chairperson of an incorporated Indigenous organisation confirming that the applicant is recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, or

a confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent document executed by an Indigenous organisation.

If the above documents are not available, the department may accept a signed letter without a common seal, a statutory declaration from the candidate and a Community Elder.

The department has an Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) who is available to support you throughout the recruitment process. To speak to our ILO please email .

Citizenship To be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance Our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a

Baseline

security clearance.

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.

Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Bendigo, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Mackay, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Orange, NSW; Perth, WA; Rockhampton, QLD; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD

$105,295 - $115,786

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📌 Policy Officer, Closing the Gap - Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander (Bendigo)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
📍 Bendigo