First Nations Independent Advisor – EL 1

Contract Type:

Contract / Temp

Location:

Richmond - Victoria

Industry:

Government / Local Government

Contact Name:

Kathryn Buttigieg

Contact Phone:

0493 138 978

Date Published:

19-Jan-2026

First Nations Independent Advisor – EL 1

  • Labour hire contract until June 2026 with scope for extension
  • Support First Nations advice to a Board via an Independent Advisory Council
  • Full time preferred but 0.8 FTE would be considered

Overview
Our Federal Government client is seeking an EL 1 Independent Advisor to join the Independent Advisory Council (IAC). This Council provides critical advice to the Agency’s Board with the views of people with disability, carers and sector experts. Your role will be primarily responsible for supporting the work of IAC’s First Nations reference groups.

You will give technical advice and use your knowledge to help First Nations people with disabilities. The advice you help write through research and planning will be to help make things better.

The EL1 Independent Advisor IAC is a specialist-level advisor position accountable, under broad direction, to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes across the functions of the IAC.


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Writing formal pieces of advice
  • Writing reports and papers to help people understand things better
  • Research and planning
  • Facilitating advice steering groups, presenting in meetings
  • Capacity building sessions for members
  • Helping others understand the environment and how to influence


Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have experience in writing advice for government organisations. You will work with different groups and write in simple English for government papers.


Location
This opportunity is available in the following office locations:
  • Geelong, VIC
  • Richmond, VIC
  • Other locations may be considered for the right candidate


How to apply
Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only. Please note this is an Identified vacancy available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people, and First Nations job seekers are encouraged to apply with part, or all of the duties impact Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

Apply directly or for more information on this role, please email kathryn.buttigieg@calleo.com.au

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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