Address Opportunity to lead a progressive team in a strategic and technical capacity
Be a part of an innovative, world-class parks service
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in this Fixed Term opportunity
About the role
As the Aboriginal Heritage Coordinator, the primary focus of your position is to lead a small team of Heritage Advisors in the effective delivery of a range of high priority projects for Parks Victoria. The position leads a small team of heritage advisors providing high level technical support in the delivery of compliance obligations under theAboriginal Heritage Act 2006(Vic) and implementation of the Managing Country Together approach to Traditional Owner partnerships. The role also provides strategic advice and support in positioning Parks Victoria with key organisations involved in the delivery of these projects including Traditional Owner organisations, the Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR), and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).
We're looking for someone with:
Extensive experience in the field of Aboriginal cultural heritage protection
Expert knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation, governance and policies in Victoria
Skills and experience in engagement and partnership-building with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal persons and key Aboriginal groups
Ability to develop innovative, sensitive and practical solutions, and provide strategic advice to complex issues
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to develop and monitor complex work programs and achieve corporate objectives
Previous experience and/or specialist or post-graduate qualification in cultural heritage management, natural resource management or similar is required.
Your application will need to include:
A current Resume
A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position descriptionunder 'Selection Criteria'.
Application Closing date: Sunday 14 April 2024
About Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.
Sound like you?
If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Rhiannon Ashton at Rhiannon.Ashton@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online!
Organisational Commitments
Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.
Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.
