Join GLaWAC as the Major Projects Engagement Manager and help ensure Gunaikurnai voices are heard in decisions about major energy projects on Country.

This rewarding role will lead meaningful community engagement, strengthen partnerships, and support self-determination for future generations.

About GLaWAC:

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation

(GLaWAC) represents the Traditional Owners of Gippsland, the Gunaikurnai people. The role of GLaWAC is to meet the aspirations of the Whole of Country Plan and to support members through Native Title related matters.

Come and join our fantastic team!

About the Position

The Major Projects Engagement Manager will support Elders, Traditional Owners, and community members to have their voices heard about major energy projects on Country.

This role will be an important connector between GLaWAC’s Major Projects team and community, ensuring mob are informed, respected, and meaningfully involved in decisions affecting Country, culture, and future generations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Organising community gatherings and information sessions
• Planning and delivering community engagement activities
• Facilitating open dialogue between community and GLaWAC
• Working with government, industry partners, and other stakeholders
• Managing budgets and resources, and tracking outcomes

Capturing community voices is critical. Working in line with Gunaikurnai cultural authority, protocols, and ways of doing, this role will support self-determination and ensure decision-makers hear directly from community.

ESSENTIAL:

• To be able to engage sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal led communities and organisations.
• Knowledge of the social and cultural issues that have been experience past and present, along with a genuine appreciation and respect for Aboriginal culture.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional experience, for example, Community Engagement, Business Management or Community Development.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management, including a strong relationship with GLaWAC and experience in engagement with Traditional Owners.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to independently plan, coordinate, organise, and deliver tasks with initiative and self-motivation.

Why should you join us?

• Supportive Team Environment
• Financial benefits of Salary Packaging
• Excellent Cultural and Personal Development Opportunities

How to Apply

Click 'Apply now' and submit:

1. Cover Letter - Tell us why you would be great for this position and,
2. Resume - showing us relevant experience for this position.

For further information call (03) 5152 5100 or go to our website: www.gunaikurnai.org or email [email protected] using the subject line: Major Projects Engagement Manager - Morwell / Kalimna enquiry via EthicalJobs.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.