Candidate ID: 4572

A highly experienced manager and policy advisor with over 15 years’ experience across higher education, government, and justice sectors, specialising in Indigenous employment, social justice, and strategic planning. Skilled in leading diversity and inclusion initiatives and delivering complex projects that advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce development and policy implementation.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Indigenous Employment Strategy
• Diversity and Inclusion Leadership
• Policy Development and Advisory
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning and Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Relevant Experience

Manager, Indigenous Employment – Tertiary Education Sector
3 Years
Leads Indigenous employment strategy, advises on diversity and inclusion policy, and designs staff development initiatives across a large and complex tertiary environment.

Senior Policy Adviser, Social Justice Unit – National Human Rights Sector
3 Years
Provided high-level policy advice, prepared strategic publications and speeches, and contributed to major national reports advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Senior Project Officer – State Justice Sector (Youth Justice)
6 Years
Developed statewide Aboriginal strategic plans, prepared ministerial and budget documents, delivered cultural capability guidance, coordinated staff conferences, and oversaw advisory committee operations.

Acting Manager – State Justice Sector (Youth Justice)
1 Year
Led the Aboriginal Strategic Coordination Unit, overseeing major programs including cultural frameworks, recruitment strategies, mentoring initiatives, leadership programs and statewide Aboriginal staff events.

Aboriginal Recruitment Specialist – State Government Corporate Services Sector
1 Year
Oversaw implementation of an Aboriginal workforce strategy, monitored employment outcomes, coordinated cultural education programs and traineeships, and partnered with business units to improve Indigenous employment pathways.

Project Officer – State Justice Sector (Youth Justice)
4 Years
Organised Aboriginal staff conferences, monitored recruitment and retention reporting, and supported administration of key Aboriginal advisory committees.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Sydney City, Sydney Inner West, Sydney city, Sydney inner west, Canberra, remote working, nsw south & central coast.

Open to relocating: Yes, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid – 3 days per week at home

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: Negotiable

Desired Salary or Salary Expectations: $180,000 + super