Regional Aboriginal Heritage Project Officer

• Flexible working arrangements to facilitate a healthy work-life balance
• Be a part of an Innovative, world-class parks service
• Positive working culture 

About the role

As the Regional Aboriginal Heritage Project Officer you willsupport the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH) values on Parks Victoria managed land in the Eastern Region. As the Project Officer you will work with the Regional Aboriginal Heritage Coordinator to support regional and district staff to implement Parks Victoria's policies and procedures for protecting ACH, in line with the organisation's Managing Country Together principles and legislative requirements and embed ACH values into operational planning and priority-setting.

You will work closely with Traditional Owners and other land management partners to identify appropriate measures to protect Aboriginal heritage values on the parks estate and support the implementation of on-ground partnership projects that improve the knowledge, security and condition of ACH values.  You will also have a key role in supporting Western Region staff to improve their understanding and capacity in ACH protection.

We're looking for someone with:

• Leadership and Performance management
• Cultural Heritage Systems and Programs
• Regional and District Planning
• Policy implementation

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter
• Aboriginality Form

Application Closing date: Sunday, 03 March 2024

The Regional Aboriginal Heritage Project Officer is part of the Managing Country Together (MCT) Directorate, which supports Parks Victoria to work effectively with Traditional Owners to manage cultural landscapes across the State. The Directorate is taking a lead role in helping Parks Victoria to prepare for a rapidly changing operating environment.

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Patrick Mullett on 0417 878 *** 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.