Biocultural Landscapes Officer

EMAC is a formally recognised Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP), with responsibilities for protecting and managing cultural heritage across a broader area extending to Winchelsea and Landsborough.

As the representative body for Eastern Maar citizens, EMAC leads the advancement of native title rights and interests, cultural heritage protection, high-quality policy advice, and initiatives aligned with the inherent rights, aspirations, and independence of its people.

Purpose of the Position.

The Biocultural Landscapes Division Support Officer is responsible for maintaining, developing, and growing external relationships principally with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and other agencies across the full extent of the traditional lands of Eastern Maar.

Reporting to the GM Biocultural Landscapes, the position will be responsible for reporting to DEECA and other agencies on grant programs, and providing administrative support to the General Manager and Biocultural Landscapes Division of EMAC.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Consultation, coordination & planning .

• Be EMAC's point of contact for agency staff seeking engagement and connect them with relevant personnel. .
• Provision of administrative support to Biocultural Landscapes Division of EMAC.
• Provide professional and reliable representation of EMAC to agencies.
• Assisting in the planning and coordination of engagement and consultation between agencies and EMAC to ensure it meets the objectives of both Parties, including logistics, minute taking, agendas and any associated paperwork and presentations.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies and processes to enhance relations between EMAC and agencies.
• Support EMAC's participation in State-wide and Regional Caring for Country partnership Forums.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Eastern Maar's Country Plan and Biocultural Landscapes Strategy.

Project management & reporting.

• Ensure that EMAC meets all agency funding agreements reporting obligations, as well as explore and support the development of new funding opportunities with relevant EMAC personnel.
• Maintain funding agreement compliance register and related reporting requirements of EMAC personnel, as well as develop and maintain a funding agreement milestone log of all agency agreements.
• Research agencies key strategies, goals, and objectives who EMAC work with to identify and map commonalities of EMAC's assertions and goals, including key individuals and possible resources, for mutually benefiting outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

• Ability to communicate respectfully, sensitively and effectively with Eastern Maar Citizens and all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Sound project management skills with demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to conceptualise and communicate ideas using a wide range of tools.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and telecommunications technology.

Desirable Criteria.

• Strong understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Owners and recognition of the Eastern Maar as Traditional Owners of the south-west region of Victoria.
• Commitment to and appreciation of Eastern Maar culture, values, perspectives, and heritage, including impacts of colonisation and importance of cultural continuity.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting aspirations of the Eastern Maar community.
• Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory framework in which EMAC operates.

Working with EMAC - Our offer to you

At EMAC, We Are Committed To Fostering a Supportive, Culturally Safe, And Empowering Work Environment. When You Join Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
• Salary packaging benefits in accordance with the ATO-approved rates for Public Benevolent Institutions. Currently up to $15,900 + Meal / Entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A friendly and supportive culture.
• Professional development opportunities.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20029511