Deputy Director, First Peoples

VicGrid
Fixed term - full time Melbourne, Victoria Other Management Occupations
Posted:
June 12, 2026
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Job Description

The OpportunityThe Deputy Director, First Peoples role Lead VicGrid's First Peoples engagement, policy and programs, embedding First Peoples perspectives across major projects. You'll drive culturally informed initiatives that advance Aboriginal self-determination and deliver real outcomes for communities across Victoria.
As a senior adviser, you'll guide leaders on key priorities including Treaty and Energy Transition, while building strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations and government to support collaborative decision-making.
This position is only open to applicants that identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. VicGrid considers that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
What you will deliver- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of First Peoples policies, progr...

Apply for this Job

Submit your application for the Deputy Director, First Peoples position at VicGrid.

Apply Now Save for Later

Job Overview

Job Type: Fixed term - full time
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: June 12, 2026
Deadline: July 22, 2026