The Coalition of Peaks has called for community input on a new partnership to grow employment, training and business opportunities.

"Have you had trouble getting a loan for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander-owned business? Do mainstream employment services meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers?" - are just two of the questions the Coalition of Peaks, which represents more than 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations, is asking through a series of online workshops, a survey, and a call for submissions.

The Coalition said the engagements, which end 7 July, will help shape a First Nations Economic Partnership, to which the federal government committed in September last year.

The survey asks people to identify priorities for the partnership and who should represent them, and is open to anyone who wants to respond.

First Nations Economic Partnership Working Group chair Jamie Lowe said the partnership would aim to improve economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

"The partnership will focus on the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations, supporting job creation and translating our knowledge, assets, and rights into sustainable benefits," said Mr Lowe, who is also CEO of the National Native Title Council.

Coalition of Peaks lead convenor Catherine Liddle said shared-decision making was a cornerstone of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

"Formal partnerships between governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bodies on key policy areas such as this are one important avenue for shared-decision making," said Ms Liddle, who is also chief executive of SNAICC - National Voice for Our Children.

"This is not another government-led inquiry, advisory body or consultation. Policy partnerships require governments to relinquish some power and come to decisions by consensus with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives.

"This new way of working ensures parties can regularly and directly meet with senior government officials on equal footing, and governments are required to report on progress."

The Coalition of Peaks and Commonwealth Treasury are working together to shape the partnership and its priorities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, businesses and individual community members are invited to get involved.

"Your involvement will be invaluable in making this a truly equitable partnership that focuses on the right areas for reform to achieve economic justice for our people," Mr Lowe said.

The community is invited to fill out a survey or make a submission before 7 July.