Location: Melbourne Type: FT Award/Classification: Salary: Reports to: Director, Diversity and Inclusion
About the Organisation Help shape a fairer, more inclusive transport future for Victoria. We’re proud to run one of the world’s largest transport networks, moving millions of people every year across Melbourne. But we’re more than just transport — we’re a team of people committed to delivering safe, inclusive, and sustainable transport for all Victorians. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne. We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve.
About Mob Jobs Mob Jobs is a 100% owned and operated First Nations business that provides specialised culturally safe employment pathways for First Nations people. We also offer a range of tailored corporate development services and training designed to improve organisations cultural capabilities and establish them as an employer of choice for First Nations jobseekers.
Job Description Our Senior Advisor will manage the development and implementation of initiatives and commitments for First Peoples, cultural leave protocols, guiding community engagement and championing self-determination across the organisation. This role is critical for influencing the adoption of cultural elements to support cultural safety and inclusion, fostering positive and respectful relationships with First Peoples communities, and building understanding of our network within the local First Peoples community. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior First Peoples Engagement and Inclusion Advisor to help shape a culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering our workplace. This role plays a vital part in leading our commitments to First Peoples self-determination — strengthening relationships with communities, driving cultural competence across the organisation, and ensuring our policies, partnerships, and programs reflect respect, inclusion, and shared prosperity.
Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Diversity and Inclusion, you’ll: • Lead the development and implementation of Yarra Trams’ First Peoples Self-Determination Plan and related initiatives annually. • Champion self-determination principles and embed them into everyday business practices. • Build cultural competence across the organisation, including leading training, cultural awareness programs, and reconciliation activities. • Guide engagement with First Peoples communities and advise on culturally safe practices and protocols. • Support our social procurement and recruitment teams to increase First Peoples representation in our workforce and supply chain. • Provide expertise on inclusive policies, language, and communication. • Track and report on progress towards our First Peoples employment, procurement, and inclusion targets
Key Selection Criteria You’re a respected relationship-builder with a strong understanding of First Peoples cultures and communities. You bring energy, cultural insight, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and reconciliation.
To succeed, you’ll have: • At least 3 years’ experience developing and implementing First Peoples inclusion and cultural safety initiatives. • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate in a culturally safe and inclusive way. • Strong networks and relationship-building skills across diverse communities. • Understanding of the systemic issues impacting First Peoples communities. • A passion for equity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for the Victorian Community.
Additional Requirements / Performance Measures / Benefits Exposure to engineering, construction, rail operations, manufacturing or similar industry.
Identified Position – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact us at [email protected] or 1300DEADLY