Departmental Co-ordinator – First Nations

• Engagement type: Contract, until January 2028
• Classification: SA Level 4
• Location: Sydney
• Department / Unit: First Nations
• Immediate Manager: Head of First Nations Content

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008.

About us

The First Nations Department at Screen Australia works to support bold First Nations screen stories, authored by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screen practitioners. The department has proudly funded award-winning content such as Total Control, Mystery Road and Redfern Now (ABC), and feature films such as Sweet Country, Goldstone and Samson and Delilah, as well as numerous documentaries, factual series, short films and most recently online series.

About the role

We are currently seeking a talented Indigenous Australian professional to join our First Nations team to coordinate and assist with Indigenous funding and general administration processes for the First Nations Department, including secretarial support to the Head of First Nations Content.  This position has an important industry liaison role, and works closely with the Program Operations and Contracts Management teams. If you are passionate about content creation and ready to make an impact, we invite you to submit your expression of interest.

About you

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous society and culture and an understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society, including the diversity of circumstances in Indigenous communities.
• Experience providing high level administrative and coordination team support including the organising meetings, appointments, functions and travel.
• Experience managing work-flows and coordinating information flows within a team and other work areas, and to accurately and efficiently maintain records and files.
• Demonstrated high level of organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with a wide variety of staff with good humour, sound judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrated drive and initiative, and ability to develop and improve practices and procedures.
• Strong PC skills in the Microsoft Office suite, and experience using databases and online systems.
• Knowledge and interest in the Australian Indigenous screen industry.

The benefits

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Australian screen content. We offer:

• Collaborative, creative and high performing team environment.
• The chance to contribute to the success of diverse and impactful projects.
• Competitive salary + 15.4% super.
• Industry networking and professional development opportunities.

Please note, while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.

How to apply

Please note that this is an Indigenous identified position.  Applicants must be of Indigenous Australian descent, identify as an Indigenous Australian and be accepted as such by the community with which he/she/they are associated.

The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act.

Along with your resume, your application must include:

• The Applicant Particulars Form(PDF); and
• Brief cover letter; summary of how you meet the qualifications and experience listed in the job profile;
• Confirmation of your availability.

Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 5pm Friday, 16 October 2026.