An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Traditional Owner Relationships and Heritage Branch as Heritage Project Officer, Loddon Mallee Heritage Programs, to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage across regional Victoria.
The responsibilities of the Heritage Services team include administering the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, maintaining a register of Aboriginal places and objects, working collaboratively with Registered Aboriginal Parties, and fulfilling the Secretary's role in administering Cultural Heritage Permits and Cultural Heritage Management Plan.
As the Heritage Project Officer, Loddon Mallee Heritage Programs you will work with local Aboriginal communities to coordinate and/or deliver FPSR project-based work to strengthen the Aboriginal community's capacity to manage their cultural heritage and identified culturally significant places and landscapes within the region. Assisting to develop and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships through engagement and partnering with stakeholders to improve understanding of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 will also be an essential requirement of this role.
Please note, a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, Anthropology) and a current driver's licence are mandatory for this role.
About you
- A sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage management issues, including legislative and policy directions, Aboriginal community aspirations, current challenges and opportunities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills
Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.