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Position Description Community Engagement / Truth Receiver (Designated Position) (Multiple Roles Available)

22 May 2024

Guided by its values and principles, Yoorrook is:  • Establishing an official record of the impact of colonisation on First Peoples in Victoria.  • Developing a shared understanding among all Victorians of the impact of colonisation, as well as the diversity, strength and resilience of First Peoples' cultures.  • Making recommendations for healing, system reform and practical changes to laws, poli. [...] See here the Letters Patent that set out Yoorrook’s mandate.   Yoorrook is unique among Royal Commissions because, while it is for the benefit of all Victorians, First Peoples drove its design and remain at its centre.    Strategic Priorities and Values Yoorrook’s strategic priorities of truth, understanding and transformation are encompassed by Yoorrook’s values, and guide the way in which the Co. [...] Experience working with Aboriginal communities and organisations, and/or understanding and awareness of Aboriginal self-determination and cultural safety. [...] We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 3 people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with disability. [...] Pre-employment screening and other requirements • Pre-employment screening may apply to all appointments • Preferred applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their qualifications • All preferred applicants will be required to produce sufficient proof of their identity prior to commencing employment with Yoorrook • Employment of successful candidates may be subject to a National Police Check.

Authors

Lisa Tricarico

Pages
4
Published in
Australia