Support Officer, Indigenous Policy and Programs

Shine People Solutions is a proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated consultancy committed to connecting exceptional talent with purpose-driven organisations. We work with clients who are serious about creating inclusive, culturally safe workplaces.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected national organisation committed to improving outcomes across the health and education sectors. Through its work with universities, accreditation bodies, expert assessors and Indigenous stakeholders, the organisation plays an important role in supporting culturally safe practice and strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Support Officer to join a growing Indigenous Policy and Programs team. This role requires regular travel, and can be based in ACT, NSW or VIC, with remote / hybrid working arrangements. This is an Indigenous Identified role and is only open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

This newly created position has been established to provide dedicated support across medical school accreditation activities and Indigenous policy initiatives. Working closely with the Cultural Strategic Facilitator and broader accreditation team, you will help coordinate assessment activities, stakeholder engagement, travel logistics, meetings, workshops and culturally safe practices across a range of projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate accreditation and assessment activities across universities and education providers
- Organise meetings, workshops, site visits and travel arrangements for internal and external stakeholders




- Support Indigenous assessors and contribute to culturally safe engagement practices
- Maintain accreditation documentation, records, templates and operational systems
- Monitor shared inboxes and respond to routine stakeholder enquiries
- Assist with stakeholder engagement across education, health and Indigenous sectors
- Support committee activities and provide administrative assistance during accreditation visits and workshops
- Contribute to the delivery of Indigenous policy, program and accreditation initiatives

What We're Looking For

- Experience in coordination, administration, program support or a similar role
- Robust organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Confidence working across teams and supporting complex projects or programs
- An understanding of culturally safe practice and a commitment to positive outcomes for First Nations peoples
- Ability to undertake regular interstate travel

Experience working within education, health, policy, accreditation or community-focused environments will be highly regarded.

Apply Now

Apply now or contact Tegan Sax at Shine People Solutions for a confidential discussion.

? [email protected] ? 0404 297 296

Shine People Solutions and our client are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for First Nations people. This position is only open to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and equivalent provisions of State legislation applies to this position.

📌 Support Officer, Indigenous Policy and Programs (Victoria)
🏢 Shine People Solutions
📍 Victoria