ABOUT GMTOAC The Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (GMTOAC) was established by the Gunditjmara in 2005 asserting our Sovereignty to continue our connection to care and protect Gunditjmara Country and to progress our rights and interests in our cultural identity, social justice, native title, cultural heritage, and land justice for our Gunditjmara Country. Through GMTOAC, Gunditjmara ensure that our cultural obligations and responsibilities which arise from Gunditjmara Country and under Gunditjmara lore/law, custom and beliefs are upheld and recognised for the protection and benefit of our traditional lands and waters and for our respect to our Gunditjmara ancestors and for our Elders. The UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in July 2019 has consolidated opportunities at GMTOAC. Alongside GMTOAC’s successful and innovative programs and projects, the Budj Bim World Heritage listing elevates an already unique work experience on Gunditjmara Country to global recognition and responsibilities. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is a unique place with universal heritage values that demonstrate how Gunditjmara worked with the natural resources and environment of the Victorian Southwest region to establish a permanent place of human society over the past 30,000 years and beyond. With the increased exposure of this World Heritage site, it has allowed GMTOAC to greatly expand over the past two years with future growth, opportunities, and expansion to rapidly increase within the next few years. POSITION SUMMARY The Education Liaison Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of a dedicated Gunditjmara Educational Resource that will initially be delivered in pilot schools locally. This will then be extended to additional schools on Gunditjmara Country. The role will focus on increasing understanding and recognition of Gunditjmara Country, culture, language and history, across multiple audiences in schools. The role requires excellent communication skills and will be required to build and maintain relationships to ensure appropriate inputs from Gunditjmara community members as well as participatory support from local schools. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Key accountabilities Develop a Strategic Work Plan to guide delivery of this program, including a monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement (MERI) plan. Establish a working group to provide advice and support for development and delivery of the Gunditjmara Educational Resource. Develop the Gunditjmara Educational Resource, which considers Gunditjmara Country, culture, language and history, and detail a plan for its delivery in schools on Gunditjmara Country. Build and maintain relationships with schools on Gunditjmara Country, in order to gain support for delivery of the Gunditjmara Educational Resource. Implement MERI plan to monitor and report on outcomes achieved by the Gunditjmara Educational Resource. Utilise and extend on previous projects/programs to develop Gunditjmara language and culturally significant species resources. Employee Risk Management Responsibilities (including OH&S) The following items are the duties of each employee: To take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others affected by their acts or omissions. To cooperate with their employer in relation to any action taken to comply with the OH&S Act. Not wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health and safety. Identify risk and be able to manage and escalate issues. Not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of any person at the workplace. Report all safety hazards and risk exposures, including losses to their supervisor. Maintain physical security of all property, equipment and buildings within your jurisdiction and control. All staff are required to actively reduce GMTOAC’s exposure to losses related to security, public liability and professional indemnity and reporting areas of concern. Correctly always use and wear any personal protective gear/equipment. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Skills and Qualifications Relevant qualifications and/or experience in education is desired. Experience in incorporating Traditional Owner values into project delivery. Ability to manage and deliver projects including strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including correspondence, project resources and report writing. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently when required. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with others as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to engage, coordinate and work with a range of stakeholders (including internal, Traditional Owners and external stakeholders including schools), to achieve beneficial outcomes. Sound computer literacy skills. Experience in, or a willingness to gain, an understanding of and commitment to Workplace Health and Safety principles. Eligibility An understanding of the GMTOAC, its operations and activities. Be committed to Aboriginal self-determination. Conditions of Employment Must have a Victorian Drivers Licence. Ability to obtain a positive National Police and Working with Children Check. This is an identified position under the ‘special measures’ section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 . Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate: An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. GMTOAC is an equal opportunity employer - If you believe you may be unable to achieve a positive check result, we have the ability to review your results and act with discretion. This allows us to employ staff only if we consider the outcome of this record will not have any negative impact to GMTOAC operations or reputation, or the role the staff member is completing. See the position description attached below for further information about this role. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026494
