ABOUT US

The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations is the Victorian state-wide body that advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners, whilst progressing social, economic, environmental, and cultural objectives. We support the progress of agreement-making and participation in decision-making, to enhance the authority of Traditional Owner Corporations.

If you would like to play a part in ensuring Traditional Owners are strong on Country, leading the social, political, economic, and cultural landscape, we invite you to join our dedicated, close-knit team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO, you will provide leadership to a team of 5 staff supporting Victorian Traditional Owners in the delivery of policy and program advice and advocacy in relation to natural resource management and economic development.

Some of your activities will include:

• Working collaboratively to deliver strategic outcomes in Natural Resource Management (NRM) and economic development, whilst supporting Treaty and nation-building activities
• Providing specialist advice on a range of NRM and economic matters that support the rights and interests of Traditional Owners
• Supporting the NRM&ED team to manage relationships with key stakeholders and representing the Federation in government, industry, and Traditional Owner Community forums
• Seeking additional funding and service opportunities to strengthen the Federation’s income generation
• Managing budgets and providing oversight of relevant contracts and projects
• Preparing high quality briefs, submissions and presentations for Federation Board members, corporation CEOs, and government or non-government partners

ABOUT YOU

As our new Natural Resource Management and Economic Development Manager, you have the following skills/experience:

• Demonstrated experience in leading a team
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: policy and strategy development; land management and NRM; participatory planning in cross cultural environments; business management and economic development; community development.

• Knowledge of policy co-design and advice; policy advocacy, program co-design and project management
• Knowledge and understanding of the political, social, and economic issues affecting Victorian Traditional Owners and the ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal people
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with a range stakeholder from government, industry and community sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in the development of reports, research and advice

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• An Attractive Salary - You will receive a competitive salary with access to NFP salary packaging of up to $18,450 of your salary tax free
• Flexible Work Environment - Our hybrid work environment allows you to work from home as well as from our office in North Melbourne
• Generous Leave Provisions - You will receive 6 weeks annual leave, as well as have access to cultural leave and additional personal leave
• Variety of Work - You will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of interesting projects with Traditional Owners to build on your knowledge and skills
• Culture - You will be part of a small, passionate team who are committed to providing quality outcomes for Traditional Owners

Please note this is a two-year fixed-term contract that may be extended if funding permits.

We encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

If your experience does not match exactly what we have outlined but you think you will be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to contact us.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Ben Gordon, Operations Manager
T: 0413 640 291
E: [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Natural Resource Management and Economic Development enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.