PROGRAM MANAGER – FISH DREAMING (IDENTIFIED POSITION)
Full time – Fixed-term position for 2 years with potential for extension, subject to funding.
Requirement
Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.
Location
Negotiable, must have access to reliable internet and near to domestic airport for travel. Based anywhere in Australia, as long as you have excellent internet connectivity and access to a local airport.
Remuneration
$117 000 – $125 000/year pro rata depending on experience, plus Super (out of pocket expenses covered where travel etc is necessary).
In 2025 OzFish launched their Fish Dreaming Program, designed to take our habitat restoration work beyond basic First Nations inclusion, knowledge and engagement, to delivery of restoration projects that are most important to First Nations communities from a cultural perspective, restoring places of traditional importance to fish and fishing, restoring traditional materials, rituals and celebrations.
OzFish already have on staff a small crew of dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees who are helping us make this part of our operations a reality, we are now looking for a Program Manager to take the strategy and delivery of this Program out to all areas of OzFish operations.
Responsibilities
* Setting, implementing and monitoring the strategy and targets for OzFish's Fish Dreaming Program nationally.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners to the Fish Dreaming program and its successful delivery.
* Mentoring and co-managing the team of River/Sea Culture Officers working with OzFish – including approvals, alignment, deliverables/reporting, communications, stakeholder relationships.
* Expanding the number of River/Sea Culture Officers by working with the OzFish team to develop traditionally important projects.
* Identifying and capitalising on additional sources of funding for Fish Dreaming specific projects.
* Setting the culture, language and tone of the Fish Dreaming Program.
* Expect regular travel across Australia.
How to Apply
Please provide a covering letter of up to 2 pages that describes your suitability to each of the selection criteria (separately address each) and confirms your Aboriginality/heritage. Please also provide a CV up to 2 pages in length. Email both to recruitment@ozfish.org.au at your earliest opportunity, we will interview on a rolling basis until we have enough candidates in the pool to make a final decision to employ.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
https://ozfish.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PD-PGM-Mgr_FishDreaming_Jan26.pdf
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