Head of Legal & Policy - Trustee of the Self-Determination Fund

The main purposes of the fund are, • Equal Footing in Treaty Negotiations for Traditional Owners in Victoria - to support Traditional Owners to enter Treaty negotiations with the State Government with equal standing, and • Wealth and Prosperity of all First Peoples in Victoria – to be a resource to help First Peoples to build capacity, wealth, and prosperity for current and future generations. [...] The Role: The Head of Legal, & Policy will direct the delivery of legal services, manage legal risk, ensure Self-Determination Fund Limited (in corporate and Trustee capacities) complies with its legal, regulatory and governing documents obligations, support the CEO, Company Secretary, Trustee Board and the Trustee itself in its public policy positions and work to support the Trustee to achieve it. [...] • Identifying legal developments relevant to the Trustee and Self-Determination Fund and advising on potential opportunities and impacts. [...] • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain and express complex legal ideas in a clear, accessible form to suit the audience. [...] • Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Communities and organisations within Victoria and an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of self-determination and empowerment.