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The Yoorrook Justice Commission is expanding and is always on the lookout for passionate and talented people who can help support us on our historic path to truth-telling and healing for First Peoples in Victoria.

See below for current opportunities. First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions at Yoorrook.

Principal Policy Officer-Yoorrook Justice Commission (VPSG6)

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Description

Yoorrook’s Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles at Yoorrook.

This senior role within Yoorrook’s Legal, Policy and Research team will be the team’s project lead for the land justice workstream.

With extensive senior experience in First Peoples justice issues and specifically land justice issues (including native title and traditional owner settlement legislation) you will provide strategic policy advice to the Commissioners and the Executive on land justice and other inquiry issues; lead the drafting of Land Justice Issues Papers and final report content and develop options to support Yoorrook’s recommendations for systemic reform.

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Yoorrook’s Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles at Yoorrook. Some roles as marked may be classified as designated positions under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 where only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be eligible to apply.

Yoorrook actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people who identify as LGBQTI+, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically different backgrounds.

All roles at Yoorrook can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Preferred candidates may be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates may be subject to a National Police Check.