Grampians Recovery Project - Senior Recovery Project Officer (Designated Aboriginal Position)

Victorian Government • AU • 1w ago

Be part of a supportive and motivated team culture Work with a variety of stakeholders across the state Enjoy a healthy work life balance with flexible working options About the role As the Grampians Recovery Project - Senior Recovery Project Officer, you will deliver and coordinate environmental, cultural, and infrastructure recovery activities across the Grampians region following significant disturbance events to safeguard Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) values during the recovery process. Working in partnership with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties, and key stakeholders, the officer ensures regional operations plans and project activities integrate rigorous ACH protection measures, provides expert advice on identification, assessment, and protection of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, and assists staff in achieving compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. The location of the role can be negotiated at the discretion of Parks Victoria. This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. About the Aboriginal Engagement and Partnerships Division The Aboriginal Engagement and Partnerships Division provides strategic direction and culturally sound advice to guide Parks Victoria and empower staff to genuinely partner and meaningfully engage with Traditional Owners, including through joint management of parks and reserves. The Division also provides cultural heritage management advice and oversees the implementation of organisational wide strategies and frameworks to advance Aboriginal Self Determination; employment outcomes and cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and Partners that Parks Victoria works with. We're looking for someone with: Experience in project coordination or environmental recovery within government, conservation, or land management sectors. Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field preferred. Extensive experience in the field of Aboriginal cultural heritage protection. Supervise and support team members to deliver outcomes, ensuring a focus on safety, wellbeing and teamwork. If you don't meet every criteria in the position description, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration and integrity. If this resonates with you, then please apply. Your application will need to include: Your current resume A cover letter * Aboriginality Form Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today! Application Closing date: Sunday, 01 March 2026 Sound like you? If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Heather Threadgold on heather.threadgold@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online! 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.

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