Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Strategic Projects Advisor (Truth Telling)

This is an identified position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Are you passionate about the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families?  Experienced translating big ideas into reality, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders? This is no ordinary role. This is your chance to make a real difference by guiding the way Save the Children Australia (SCA) undertakes Truth Telling across our organisation and builds cultural safety and culturally informed practices for the next 100 years.

As part of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (click to view our RAP), we have a goal to examine how SCA’s current and historical policies and practices have impacted on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities, families, children, our partners and our employees. We are aiming to identify any potential harms caused and determine appropriate forms of recognition and justice. 

A place to make a difference:
In this part-time* (3-4 days per week depending on your preference, days flexible), permanent role, you’ll support the organisation to engage meaningfully in truth telling. This includes building a culture of listening and accountability, and guiding how our organisation changes in response to truth telling and how it becomes more culturally safe.

At SCA, we acknowledge and respect the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and experiences.  We recognise that one First Nations person cannot speak for or be expected to represent the views of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country.

That’s why this role is structured to provide advice to operational leaders who themselves will be responsible for engaging meaningfully on the ground, and to create a practical framework to guide their practice. In this, you’ll collaborate and align with internal groups, including our Reconciliation Leadership Group, First Nations Advisory Committee and yarning networks. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane ideally (though other locations will be considered), you’ll report to our RAP Program Manager.

A place to feel valued:
Your deep expertise in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, communities and organisations will be invaluable. You’re a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, able to navigate complex dynamics and engage with diverse audiences. You’re self-organised, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

This role requires:

• A deep understanding and commitment to the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and how these rights are experienced across different communities
• Experience working in or with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and First Nations people or communities, including Elders, families, children, and young people
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with a variety of audiences, from frontline staff to senior management
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate activities across hybrid teams
• A commitment to upholding child-safe practices and safeguarding children’s rights

A place to belong:
At SCA, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds, and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Generous salary of $150,000 per annum base, plus super and full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Individual learning plans to support your career development
• Extra leave, including ceremonial leave, to ensure you’re able to perform at your best
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity through our internal networks, including the First Nations Advisory Committee, Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, and Disability@Save.

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?
We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

Noting this is strictly an identified role - if you meet some but not all of the criteria, please get in touch with:

• Dale Rahmanovic, Internal Co-Chair, First Nations Advisory Committee. (m) 0456 790 176 (e) dale.rahmanovic@54reasons.org.au or
• Catherine Lambiris, RAP Program Manager (m) 0478 623 015 (e) catherine.lambiris@54reasons.org.au  

For more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

Applications Close: Sunday 7^th December 2025.

Position Description: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Strategic Projects Advisor (Truth Telling)

*We understand the need for work-life balance. We've advertised this role as part-time, but if you're looking for something different, please let us know.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs. 

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.