• Work with a skilled and motivated team
• Develop your skills and grow your career with Parks Victoria
• Competitive Salary: $107,178 - $115,111 + Super

About the role

The Recognition and Settlement Agreements between Traditional Owners and the State of Victoria, under Victoria's Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010, recognises the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk People's Traditional Owner rights in approximately 10,540 square kilometres (or 1,054,000 hectares) of public land.

The Recognition and Settlement Agreements Coordinator will lead the development and coordinate delivery of Parks Victoria's RSA implementation plan, which will detail the steps Parks Victoria will take to meet its responsibilities under the RSA.

The position will play a key role in embedding a partnership approach to RSA implementation across Parks Victoria districts and business areas. The role will be a key point of liaison with Barengi Gadjin Land Council Traditional Owner Corporation (BGLC) to monitor and progress RSA implementation, and will provide support to assist PV's Relationship Holder and other senior leaders to address strategic matters related to the partnership.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience of understanding of formal Traditional Owner recognition processes in Victoria, including provisions under Recognition and Settlement Agreement
• Demonstrated success in engaging with Traditional Owner groups and building partner and stakeholder relationships. 
• Demonstrated high level judgement and experience in analytical problem solving
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating or managing multiple complex projects and leading delivery of outcomes against agreed action plans. 
• Qualification and/or demonstrated experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation is desirable. 

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Aboriginality Form
  

Application Close date: Sunday, 27 April 2025

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, email Michael on michael.d.smith@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

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.

A number of positions have been approved for Australian Aboriginals and/or Torres Strait Islander People under the 'special measures' section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for Designated Aboriginal positions. Applicants will be required to provide a formal identification certificate.