Job Description

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Community Relations & Heritage Branch in the First Peoples-State Relations Group as The Heritage Registry Project Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

First Peoples - State Relations Group in DPC is seeking talented and passionate individuals committed to progressing the Victorian Government's nation leading work with First Peoples. This is a unique opportunity to work in new and innovative ways that recognise First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. This role will contribute to the ground-breaking work of the Group in the areas of truth, treaty, self-determination and cultural rights.

The First Peoples - State Relations Group supports an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples, applying a strong understanding of self-determination to our work practices and in providing clear and robust advice to the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Premier, Cabinet and senior executives within the Group.

The Heritage Registry Project Officer supports the administration of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (the Act) by maintaining the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register (VAHR). The Heritage Registry Project Officer contributes to the daily activities of the Heritage Registry Team in promoting best practice management of Aboriginal cultural heritage data. The role also plays an active role in engaging and building partnerships across communities, government and industry to improve understanding of the VAHR and to ensure stakeholders are supported in the registration of Aboriginal places.

The First Peoples - State Relations Group recognises the invaluable contribution of existing Aboriginal staff and is committed to promoting Aboriginal leadership as reflected in the Group's Executive team. The Group welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in these positions to apply.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated information system management skills and knowledge and experience in the management of database systems.
• Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to show initiative and a proactive approach in identifying issues and developing appropriate solutions.
• Highly-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish effective working relationships and provide advice on processes and policies to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise and achieve various tasks within tight timeframes, ensuring outputs are delivered in an efficient and effective way.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to a team-based approach in an environment subject to work pressures and change in dealing with competing priorities and strict deadlines.

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 05 December 2024.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.

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 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace.

We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.