Lead and implement the delivery on priority, landscape-scale programs to conserve Aboriginal cultural heritage values! 

• Partner with a variety of stakeholders to continuously improve our cultural heritage systems
• Be a part of an innovative and passionate team within a world class parks service
• Ongoing, Full Time role located in Melbourne (Negotiable)

About the role and your responsibilities

As the Senior Manager – Heritage Systems, the primary focus of your position is to lead the effective protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage values across the Parks Estate. The Manager will coordinate a program of technical support and systemic improvements to the organisation’s cultural heritage management processes and provide high level strategic advice to ensure the organisation is meeting its legal obligations in regard to the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Aboriginal Heritage Operations, you will oversee the implementation of Parks Victoria’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Plan and the delivery of cultural heritage and Traditional Owner engagement aspects of identified major projects. You will support Parks Victoria’s Executive and Board to respond effectively to strategic issues related to cultural heritage protection. You will work closely with other teams in the Managing Country Together Directorate and across the organisation, with Traditional Owner partners and other agencies, including First Peoples-State Relations Group, Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, to embed Parks Victoria’s cultural heritage policy into park management approaches.  

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in the field of Aboriginal cultural heritage protection 
• Expert knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation, governance and policies in Victoria
• The ability to develop innovative, sensitive and practical solutions and provide strategic advice to complex issues
• A current employee Working with Children Check before commencing employment with us

Your application will need to include:

• Your current Resume 
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the position description under 'Selection Criteria'

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About the branch

The Senior Manager Heritage Systems is part of the Managing Country Together Directorate, which supports Parks Victoria to work effectively with Traditional Owners to manage cultural landscapes across the State. The Directorate is developing and supporting a program of reform that positions and prepares Parks Victoria for a rapidly changing operating environment – in particular with respect to increasing numbers of native title settlements, Registered Aboriginal Parties and jointly managed parks. To enable Parks Victoria to work more effectively with Traditional Owners on the management of cultural landscapes across the state, the Directorate is increasingly working across all parts of the business.

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. 

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, that brings out our best, values everyone’s contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.

Only people with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency may apply for this position. 

Parks Victoria requires all prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

A position description is attached.