ACT Government acknowledges the relationship between the health of the environment and the cultural wellbeing of the Ngunnawal and First Nations people. Traditional Custodian Engagement (TCE) work closely with the Ngunnawal community and organisations in the management of our environment and promotion of culture to better manage Ngunnawal Country in partnership.
TCE also support the development and coordination of strong and respectful relationships and partnerships with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and organisations to support EPSDD in the development and implementation of culturally appropriate programs on EPSDD managed lands to support improved outcomes under the _ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019 - 2028._
The Coordinator Traditional Custodian Engagement works collegiately as part of the Traditional Custodian Engagement team and with limited supervision will work on a range of office and field-based duties. This role will assist and support the Manager to liaise with and support the various EPSDD business units to achieve positive outcomes in engaging with the Ngunnawal and ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally appropriate and safe environment.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/other requirements**:This is a designated position in accordance with _s42, Discrimination Act 1991_ and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested
**Note**: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
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**Note**:
This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested