This is a dedicated position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to promote diversity, inclusion, and support for Indigenous communities and the Taungurung Nation. We encourage all First Nations people to apply. Cultural knowledge and lived experience are highly valued.
The Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people – a people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country and culture.
As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being.
TLaWC's focus is to preserve the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which occupies a large part of Central Victoria.
Join us in this exciting chapter of the Taungurung story as we restore and build upon heritage for current and future generations of Taungurung people, uniting proudly beneath the sovereign flag in care for Country and community.
Benefits to working with TLaWC include:
Access to TLaWC pool vehicles
Training and development opportunities
Confidential EAP
Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community
Working with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country
Training provided
Status: Casual
Location: Applicants local to Alexandra and/or living on Taungurung Country
Primary Function
The primary focus of the role is to assist in the protection and management of Taungurung cultural heritage by undertaking Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) and Cultural Heritage Permit (CHP) fieldwork. Any surplus time will be spent on other on-country activities, whether in Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA) related work, NRM activity or any other TLaWC on-country projects (e.g., property maintenance, bushfire relief etc.).
Key Duties
* Cultural Heritage (CHMP) and other RAP Activities – primary duties
* Perform CHMP fieldwork, as directed by the project archaeologist or the Cultural Heritage Manager
* Perform CHP fieldwork, as directed by the project archaeologist or the Cultural Heritage Manager
* Take responsibility for completing on-site works in accordance with the agreed CHMP in order to meet both sponsor expectations and TLaWC standards
* Conduct artefact analysis, as required, in relation to Cultural Heritage Management Plans
* Conduct cultural heritage inspections for CHPs to ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (AHA)
* Any other duties, as directed by the Cultural Heritage Manager and Executive Manager (On Country - Operations). WHS
* Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work environment for all staff
Personal Attributes
• A flexible attitude to undertaking whatever fieldwork is required
• An ability to work efficiently without constant supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Personal qualities of resilience, integrity and self-control
To work with TLaWC applicants must have
· An understanding of the importance of country to Traditional Owners and the recognition of Taungurung as Traditional Owners
· An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Traditional Owners
· A commitment to self determination
· Adherence to the code of conduct
To apply:
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Document addressing the key selection criteria
Resume
Details of a professional referee