First Peoples Program Project Coordinator

• Permanent  

• Hours per week: Full time - 35 hours per week 

• Location: Melbourne  

• Salary $98,535.26 per annum, plus superannuation 

• This is an identified position and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). 

• Applications close date:  Friday 18th September 2026 11:59pm 

About Us 

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 76 countries.  

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty? 

We are currently seeking a First Peoples’ Program Project Coordinator to join our team. 

The Role 

Reporting to the First Peoples Program Executive Lead, you will coordinate the strategic planning, delivery and follow-up of Oxfam Australia’s 2027 Indigenous Summit and associated First Peoples’ initiatives and future community events. 

This role provides high-level project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, research and strategic support to ensure  successful  planning,  delivery  and  follow-up  of  the  Summit, and other community events  while  strengthening Oxfam Australia’s relationships with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and allies. 

The First Peoples Program Project Coordinator role has oversight/will manage the First Peoples Program Events Coordinator position which is a 12 month position to support with community events.

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate strategic planning and delivery of First Peoples’ events and initiatives leading up to the 2027 Indigenous Summit. 

• Develop and maintain project plans, reporting frameworks, registers and tracking systems. 

• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external First Peoples’ stakeholders. 

• Organise governance, planning and consultation meetings, including agendas, minutes, action logs and follow-up. 

• Monitor project milestones, risks, actions and deliverables, escalating issues where required. 

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, communications and information sharing with communities, partners and allies. 

• Undertake research, stakeholder mapping and analysis to inform strategic approaches and recommendations. 

• Support evaluation, impact reporting and post-Summit community engagement activities. 

For any enquiries relating to this role, please contact [email protected]

Essential:

• Experience coordinating complex projects, consultations or stakeholder engagement initiatives. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reports, briefs and stakeholder communications. 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capability. 

• Strong project administration, planning and logistics coordination skills. 

• Demonstrated experience working respectfully with First Nations peoples, communities and organisations. 

A little about you (Key Selection Criteria) 

• Experience in the development and maintenance of project plans, templates, communication tools, registers, reporting frameworks and tracking systems.  

• Highly organised and developed approach in governance, planning and leading consultations meetings and workshops, including agendas, papers, minutes, action logs and follow-up activities.  

• Experience in conducting research, stakeholder mapping and analysis that has informed future approaches and recommendations.  

• Experience drafting concept notes and project proposals including monitoring of milestones, risk mitigation, reporting creation and alignment to cultural protocols 

• Experience in undertaking research and scoping activities relating to partnerships, ethical standards, community engagement frameworks and sector best practice with First Nations Peoples and communities. 

How to Apply 

Complete the online application form here: https://oxfam.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/job/view/159

Then, as three separate documents, upload: 

1. A cover letter that tells us why you want to join Oxfam Australia, and how your professional history and lived experience make you the right candidate. 
2. Your CV. 
3. Your response to the key selection criteria outlined in the advertisement. 

Here is the link to the Position Description  

What we can offer you 

• Superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free). 

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world. 

• We value flexibility and seek to support our people in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. 

• Cultural leave 

• Superannuation matching

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core to who we are. We actively seek to create a workplace that reflects the communities we are a part of, where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities. 

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive - please let us know if you need adjustments at any stage.

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Our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things, not just what we do. Our core values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Courage drive everything we do at Oxfam. 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Therefore, our people are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia. 

Australian work rights 

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes, before commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Oxfam Australia to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Oxfam Australia will not recruit international candidates who do not hold visas permitting them to work in Australia. Oxfam Australia does not provide visa sponsorship. 

Additional information 

For ongoing roles and fixed term roles, candidates will be required to have Australian work rights for the duration of their employment with Oxfam Australia.

At Oxfam Australia, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone's rights are recognised and respected. Guided by feminist principles and core values, we embrace different perspectives and work to eliminate systemic inequities that perpetuate discrimination. We centre and amplify the voices of people with lived experience and work in solidarity to build a future where no one is left behind. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our actions, Oxfam Australia: 

• Supports employee-led committees 

• Promotes consultative ways of working and decision making 

• Maintains a comprehensive enterprise agreement that prioritises employee well-being, as demonstrated through multiple leave types 

• Provides ongoing awareness and training on unconscious bias, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s values 

• Ensures a fair and accessible recruitment process