First Nations Partnership Officer

Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
Job reference: 587945
Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Hills and Fleurieu region?
Do you enjoy working with a team that inspire and engage community to care for land, water and nature?
If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity
The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board (HFLB) believes participation of First Nations as leaders in caring for Country is vital to the successful management of Yerta/Ruwe. This role seeks to build strong and enduring relationships with First Nations and bring an understanding of First Nations interests, issues and/or concerns as they relate to Country in the Hills and Fleurieu region.

The First Nations Partnerships Officer is responsible for facilitating First Nations active participation in relation to relevant natural resource activities. This role provides expert advice regarding Aboriginal engagement; to develop and implement projects and ensure meaningful First Nations input to strategic landscapes programs.

This position works closely with Kaurna, Peramangk and Ngarrindjeri organisations and communities.

All candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to our Board. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

About Us
The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board is one of nine regional boards in South Australia, including a metropolitan board called Green Adelaide, that support their local communities to manage soils, water, pests, and biodiversity. These boards invest landscape levies into regional priority issues as well as leveraging Australian Government funding towards managing and protecting our productive and natural landscapes. More information can be found here.

Our people are local experts and connectors. We are passionate about our work, and understand the need for urgent and ambitious action to overcome the challenges facing our landscapes. We walk together with First Nations people, landholders and the broader community to care for land, water and nature into the future.

Benefits
At the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with excellent flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and development.

Special Conditions

• This position is located in Mount Barker, with flexible working arrangements negotiable.
• A current Driver’s Licence is essential.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• All staff are encouraged to wear the appropriate uniform in any public setting to represent the Hills and Fleurieu region in a professional manner.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Board requiring you to obtain an NPC.
• The incumbent may be required to participate in fire management or associated duties
• Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

Contract

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week for 2 years

Remuneration: ASO5, $84,522 - $94,003 pa.

For further information, please refer to the Role Description within the links below.

Enquiries:
Caroline Dorr
Team Leader Community and Regional Engagement
Phone: 0408 000 ***
E-mail: *************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply through I Work for SA and submit a CV and letter of application that shows their suitability, knowledge and experience in relation to the Role Responsibilities section from within the Role Description.

Applicants are to submit a completed Pre-Employment Declaration as part of their application.

Applications close: 03/05/2024 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 First Nations Partnership Officer - 2024 - FINAL.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.