Cultural Landscape Advisor - Melbourne, Australia - Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Parks Victoria

Salary:
$112,193 - $122,571

Occupation:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference:
VG/

Parks Victoria is looking for a Cultural Landscape Advisor assists the organisation in its commitment to managing healthy cultural landscapes in partnership with Traditional Owners.

- this role is at the leading edge of protection of natural and cultural values in Parks Victoria
- this role forms part of a strong and supportive team that is leading Parks Victoria's evolving approach to working with Traditional Owners.

About the role
This position will assist the organisation in its commitment to managing healthy cultural landscapes in partnership with Traditional Owners.

This includes providing line management to a small team, supporting the delivery of Girtgan Kurtba Ngulmbiu Gway-un (Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Plan) and two linked action plans, and providing advice across the organisation on how to implement the principles of the Managing Country Together framework, especially the commitment to increase the emphasis on better understanding, protecting, and managing Aboriginal cultural values.

Success in this role will ultimately be reflected in Parks Victoria's performance in relation to its compliance obligations under the _Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic)_, its progress towards a cultural landscape approach to planning and programming, and the strength and functionality of its relationships with Traditional Owner groups.

We're looking for someone with:

Demonstrated leadership and management skills ability to manage staff, develop and monitor work programs, and align priorities and resources to achieve corporate objectives
Demonstrated practical experience with Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation, governance and policies in Victoria, and extensive background in the field of Aboriginal cultural heritage protection and Traditional Owner engagement
Demonstrated experience in engagement and relationship building with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal persons; Registered Aboriginal Parties and/or other corporate bodies
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, sensitive, and practical solutions to complex issues

Application Closing date:
Sunday, 12 March 2023**
Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business.

We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.