Business Partner Reconciliation (First Nations Identified)

At Meli, we are on a journey of reconciliation.

We know this work does not sit with one person; it belongs to the whole organisation.

We are looking for someone to join us as Business Partner Reconciliation who can walk alongside us and help keep our reconciliation work grounded and accountable.

You’ll play an important part in progressing the reconciliation work already underway at Meli, helping connect intention with action so it becomes a part of our everyday practice.

What the work might look like

No two days will look the same, some of the ways you might spend your time include:

• Supporting the delivery, tracking and review of Meli’s Reconciliation Action Plan
• Chairing and supporting a Reconciliation Working Group
• Offering advice and cultural grounding to support decision‑making
• Working alongside staff and leaders to take ownership of reconciliation
• Supporting relationships with community and ACCOs

Position Details

• Part time, Ongoing position
• 0.6 FTE with flexibility in how you structure your working hours
• $110,379 p/a (pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

Who this might be right for

This role might suit you if:

• You care about reconciliation being genuine, not just well intentioned
• You’re comfortable offering advice and honest reflections
• You feel comfortable walking alongside people at different stages of their understanding
• You bring your own lived, cultural, or community knowledge

What we can offer

• A workplace that is committed to doing the work, not just talking about it
• Flexibility to support your life, family and community responsibilities
• Space to shape the role in a way that works for you

If you’re interested

You don’t need to have done a role like this before or meet every expectation to apply.

If this feels like something you’d like to explore, we’d love to hear from you.

You can apply by sending through your story and how you might be a good fit for this role, this could be a short written piece, a video or by sending through your resume.

If you’d prefer to chat first, call Teresa on 0425 722 078.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at recruitment@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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