" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFirst Nations Advisory Group - Expression of Interest\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21610\"\u003e Policy and Engagement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21612\"\u003e Australia wide \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21613\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 8/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst Nations Advisory Group opportunity | 2-year membership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders to provide strategic input\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the Cultural Strengthening Plan and uphold Statement of Commitment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Orygen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Orygen is Australia\u0026rsquo;s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the First Nations Advisory Group\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The First Nations Advisory Group (FNAG) is a leadership group that leads Orygen with cultural authority on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in youth mental health. The Group provides independent guidance and advice to the First Nations Team, First Nations staff and Orygen\u0026rsquo;s leadership at every level of Governance.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e First Nation Advisory Group member requirements\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFNAG members will include those with diverse cultural, community, policy, research, clinical and lived experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMembership should reflect a breadth of perspectives to ensure culturally informed advice that supports Orygen\u0026rsquo;s strategic priorities and commitment to the First Nations peoples.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe FNAG will comprise of only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including provisions for First Nations young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMembers are expected to attend scheduled FNAG meetings and contribute to agreed out-of-session activities where required. Meeting arrangements will be confirmed by Orygen and may include face-to-face, virtual or hybrid participation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe FNAG membership is a volunteer role recognised via an honorarium. FNAG members receive an average monthly honorarium of $180 for participation in core FNAG activities, plus additional honoraria for optional activities. Orygen will fund all travel and accommodation (where necessary) costs for FNAG members to attend face-to-face activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShare knowledge, expertise and community perspectives to strengthen organisational decision-making.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your strategic advisory skills by working directly with Orygen\u0027s leadership and Board.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative First Nations Advisory Group, apply now.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For the full position description, visit\u0026nbsp;https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/6820a02e-d3cd-4e45-8e31-866ebc040485/First-Nations-Advisory-Group-Position-Description_1.pdf.aspx\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For further information and enquiries please contact lineesha.johnson@orygen.org.au or call mobile on 0447 162 059.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplications will close on 30th November, unless a suitable advisory group members are found sooner.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"929495\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "