We're Hiring!

First Nations Coordinator

• Full time, 12 month fixed term position  
• Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive starting base salary of $83,000 plus super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a First Nations Coordinator who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

The TAC is a Victorian state government organisation that promotes road safety, supports those who have been injured on our roads and helps them get their lives back on track. To hear more about our story, follow this link:

https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/our-organisation/what-we-do

At the TAC, we’re committed to reconciliation, inclusion and accessibility, and recognise the importance of lived experience. We value the cultural insights and expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to furthering our understanding of First Nations communities and advancing an inclusive, and culturally safe workforce.

We are specifically seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for this First Nations Coordinator role. We consider this an important part of our commitment to advancing reconciliation and equitable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, so you can expect from us:

• A work environment that is culturally safe and your lived experience as a First Nations person is valued
• Support for you to be involved in your community through various cultural and ceremonial leave entitlements
• On the job support and access to ongoing career development opportunities

About the role

The First Nations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery and coordination of First Nations programs and initiatives. This position ensures effective program administration, project support, event coordination, and evaluation activities aligned with TAC’s First Nations Roadmap. Working closely with the First Nations function and broader PC&E team, the role ensures that programs are delivered efficiently, reporting is timely and accurate, and continuous improvement is supported through evaluation and feedback mechanisms.

About the Team

This role sits within the Culture and Inclusion branch within the broader People, Culture and Engagement Division which enable and support a high-performance culture where people are capable and empowered to deliver exceptional results for our clients and community so that the TAC is positioned as an employer of choice.

Reporting to the First Nations Manager, you will be supported by a team who live and breathe the importance of Inclusion and Diversity every day, who deeply value lived experience and work to create a culturally safe and inclusive culture. You will be joining a team who works collaboratively to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives and focus on enhancing the employee experience for people of all backgrounds. Our work centres on building a high performing culture enriched by diversity in all its forms.

What we’re looking for:

Demonstrated understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and protocols.

Demonstrated understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and protocols with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with First Nations communities and stakeholders.

Administration Experience

Proven experience in program or project administration, including coordination of activities, documentation, and support across multiple stakeholders.  

Organisational and time management skills

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and work independently or as part of a team.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest First Nations Coordinator, you’ll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Here’s a bit about what to expect from this recruitment process:

• Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume.
• If successful, you’ll progress to an interview.
• Shortlisted applicants will be provided interview coaching if they wish.
• A first nations representative will be on the interview panel.
• Various options to demonstrate that you’re a member of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, including a community referee.
• All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Kailey Ruchel, First Nations Manager via email kailey_ruchel@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Thursday 5 February 2026.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at recruitment@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.