• Annual salary: $85,000 – $90,000 plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Location: Sydney or Canberra
• Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2025 with possibility of extension depending on funding.

About us 

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.  

We recognise and value the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ unique cultures, knowledges and experiences and extend an open invitation for you to reach out, apply or contact us. We know that skills and experience can be built in many ways, including through unpaid and volunteer work, or work to support your community. 

About our Indigenous Governance Program (IGP) 

The Indigenous Governance Program supports governance, leadership and self-determination in First Nations-led organisations and communities. With an online network, awards program and partnership opportunities, the Indigenous Governance Program shares stories of success and excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. The program aims to progress reconciliation through recognising, supporting and celebrating strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and self-determination. 

The opportunity 

This role works on facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous organisations, within Reconciliation Australia’s Indigenous Governance Program.  

You will: 

• Engage, build, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders to create collective impact. 
• Broker equitable and sustainable partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations that create transformational change
• Coordinate and/or facilitate meetings, workshops, and event management, both online and in person (with interstate travel required as needed)
• Identification and input for opportunities for program design, expansion, and sustainability
• Manage processes for the internal monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for the program area.

Why work for Reconciliation Australia? 

• In addition to four weeks of annual leave, we also provide additional paid leave over the end of year shut down period.
• Other leave entitlements include Cultural Leave, Parental Leave and the ability to generate ‘RA leave’ (starting with an extra paid day after completion of 12 months).
• Annual all staff Away Days to connect as an organisation, plan strategically and participate in First Nations cultural awareness, appreciation and learning experiences.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including opportunities for higher duties to build your capabilities.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home for part of the week.

About you  

• You have exceptional relationship building skills that enable you to form strong, productive relationships and maintain correspondence with key contacts.
• You can work with a diverse range of people and have previous experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders, combined with your understanding of issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• You have strong experience in managing projects throughout their lifecycle, with a demonstrated experience in brokering end to end partnerships.
• You have the ability to travel to meet with stakeholders, representing both the Program and Reconciliation Australia.

How to apply 

Download the Senior Officer (Partnerships) – Indigenous Governance Program Position Description.   

Please apply by submitting your resume and Cover Sheet to: [email protected] 

If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected] 

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applications from all Australians, especially those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent as your cultural and lived experience is central to the work we do.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia.