Cultural Practices & Biodiversity Officer
Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
Location:
Horsham and surrounds, VIC
Salary etc:
$80,000 - $100,000 p.a.
This is a designated position established as a special measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****.
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Position Summary
The Cultural Practices & Biodiversity Officer will support BGLC and Wotjobaluk Traditional Owner aspirations regarding biodiversity planning and management.
The position will work with other agencies and authorities to deliver a range of biodiversity-related projects including improving cultural and scientific understanding of the totem species, practically utilising cultural and ecological knowledge.
Area & Performance Responsibilities
Assist in the delivery of monitoring programs and analysis of photo data and physical environment;
Support the activities and function of the Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owner Full Group in relation to natural resource management matters, including attendance at Full Group meetings as required;
Strengthen networks for promoting opportunities for Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owners in biodiversity management with other stakeholders and land managers;
Liaise effectively with Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owners to understand, support and advance their aspirations for biodiversity management as outlined in the 'Growing What is Good' Country Plan;
Support the activities and function of the WJJWJ Full Group in relation to Natural Resource Management (NRM) matters, including attendance at Full Group meetings if appropriate or requested;
Strengthen networks for promoting opportunities for TOs in biodiversity management with other stakeholders and land managers;
Contribute to community and other promotional events to educate and raise awareness of Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owner interests and objectives for biodiversity management, and associated projects;
Identify and utilise opportunities to engage with other Mobs in biodiversity management;
Provide leadership and mentoring to Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owner community members, including young people, with the aim of increasing community capacity, including decision making in biodiversity management;
Develop program, project, and work plans to ensure that the strategic objectives and operational responsibilities of the organisation are met; and
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated Experience & Knowledge
An awareness and understanding of historic and current issues affecting Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owners and Country; as well as of the First Nations community and their relationships with the broader Australian society to communicate effectively and sensitively with WJJWJ Peoples and our partners;
Demonstrated interest, knowledge of and experience in biodiversity management and First Nations community capacity-building;
A sound understanding of:
Cultural Heritage and Native Title
Traditional Owner Settlement Agreements
RAP Legislation
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other staff, Wotjobaluk Nations Traditional Owner community members, natural resource management agencies, State agencies and government departments;
Ability to clearly and confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to achieve results through self-motivation and adapting to changing needs;
Ability to follow management instructions and comply with BGLC protocols, policies and procedures;
An understanding of BGLC, its strategies, plans, operations, and activities as articulated in the 'Growing What is Good' Country Plan;
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of traditional values and knowledge;
Possess reasonable physical fitness and ability to undertake field work;
Ability to effectively use computers, including Microsoft Office suite;
Ability to prepare written reports and carry out monitoring and evaluation to fixed deadlines.
Occupational health and safety responsibilities
In the context of OHS policies, procedures, training, and instruction, as detailed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act ****, employees are responsible for ensuring they:
Follow reasonable instructions;
Cooperate with their employer and report safety breaches, participate in investigations, and implement corrective actions according to applicable procedures and policies;
At all times, take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace.
Conditions of Employment
Must have a full Victorian manual Drivers Licence;
Ability to obtain National Police and Working with Children checks;
Ability and willingness to undertake remote works on Country.
See the position description attached below for further information about this role.
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