First Nations Project Officer – APS 5

Contract Type:

Contract / Temp

Location:

Richmond - Victoria

Industry:

Government / Local Government

Contact Name:

Kathryn Buttigieg

Contact Phone:

0493 138 978

Date Published:

20-Jan-2026

First Nations Project Officer – APS 5
 
  • Labour hire contract until June 2026 with scope for extension
  • Geelong, Richmond or other locations considered for the right candidate
  • Help people work together and share their voices.
 
Overview
Our Federal Government client is seeking an APS 5 Project Support Officer to join the Independent Advisory Council (IAC) Secretariat Team. This Council provides critical advice to the Agency’s Board with the views of people with disability, carers and sector experts.
 
This role is a chance to make a difference. You will help people work together and share their voices. This is important for the IAC, the Agency and the people it helps.
 
The successful candidate will need to know about administration and project support. You will also understand the needs of First Nations people and people with disabilities and other intersectionality’s.
 
The position will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex enquiries.
 

Skills and Experience
  • Secretariat or Government experience
  • Qualifications related to administration, accessibility, governance or communications
  • Understanding of cultural and disability needs
  • Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement
 
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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