• Play an important role in cultural conservation and Caring for Country
• $89,317 - $95,927 + Super + Access to cultural leave entitlements
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance with flexible working options

About the role

As the Regional Aboriginal Heritage Project Officer, you will be part of the Managing Country Together (MCT) Directorate, which supports Parks Victoria to work effectively with Traditional Owners to manage cultural landscapes across the State. Your primary focus of the position is to support the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH) values on Parks Victoria-managed land in the West Region. The Project Officer will work with the Regional Aboriginal Heritage Coordinator to support regional and district staff to implement Parks Victoria's policies and procedures for protecting ACH, in line with the organisation's Managing Country Together principles and legislative requirements and embed ACH values into operational planning and priority-setting.

We're looking for someone with:

• Working knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation, governance and policies in Victoria is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Traditional Owners
• Demonstrated experience in providing expert and technical advice and support
• Ability to provide tools, advice and other support services to meet compliance obligations and achieve conservation outcomes for Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH)
• Supporting internal and portfolio governance arrangements and decision-making, particularly in relation to joint management, Traditional Owner engagement and cultural heritage

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Aboriginality Form

Application Closing date: Sunday, 06 July 2025

Why Work For Us?

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support for ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you,then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Gregory Shelton on (03) 8427 3825 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.

A number of positions have been approved for Australian Aboriginals and/or Torres Strait Islander People under the ‘special measures' section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for Designated Aboriginal positions. Applicants will be required to provide a formal identification certificate.