Project Officer - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

Support the coordination and delivery of priority protection works across the Gariwerd (Grampians National Park)!
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Department: Parks Victoria
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Classification: PVO5
Work Location: Grampians Region - Negotiable
Reference: VG/12461
Closing Date: 17-Nov-2024
Salary Range: $97,157 - $104,347
Job Duration: September 2025
Attachments: Position Description - 12461 - Project Officer Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.docx (Word, 123KB)
Job Specification

Position Description - 12461 - Project Officer Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.pdf (PDF, 247KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Jake Goodes
(03) 8427 3507

Position Details

  • Engage with local communities and Traditional Owner Groups to deliver projects
  • Be a part of an innovative, world-class parks service
  • Enjoy a range of employee benefits such as cultural leave and flexible working

About the role:  

As the Project Officer - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, you will be responsible for coordinating the priority rock art conservation works across the National Heritage Listed Gariwerd. This includes assisting in the delivery, planning and resource management in accordance with Parks Victoria's policies, procedures and objectives.

You will develop relationships across the region and the Managing Country Together Directorate within Parks Victoria, and with external partners including Traditional Owner Groups and Aboriginal Victoria. Your position will clearly and concisely communicate functional objectives, delivery plans, and delivery milestones.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with Traditional Owner groups 
  • Ability to nurture and develop stakeholder relationships

Your application will need to include:

  • Your current Resume
  • A cover letter 

Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!

Application Closing date: Sunday 17 November 2024

Why Work For Us?

  • Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
  • Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
  • Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership
  • Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
  • Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
  • Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Inclusive employment support for ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

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.

This position is an “identified position” where “special measures” will be applied to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, however all applicants are eligible and welcome to apply.


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