ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Activities & Accountabilities

Support the development of a Gunditjmara Economic Strategy with a focus on future and current business and economic development opportunities (including benefit sharing):

Creates a clearly defined path to parity and prosperity for GMTOAC

Increased recognition of the social, cultural and economic values

Regional accountability for social economic and cultural prosperity

Supporting implementation of overarching business plan/s, for example (but not limited to):

- Budj Bim Kooyang Aquaculture Centre Operations, Business and Marketing Plan

- Gunditjmara Native Bush Foods Scoping Plan

- Gunditjmara Business Growth and Incubator Grant Program

- Projects relating to the Budj Bim Masterplan

Represent GMTOAC as a key member of the organisation to support the development of future business opportunities

Coordinating meetings with key stakeholders and supporters to ensure key internal resources are engaged to support business and economic development initiatives

Work with the Senior Management Team to determine the workforce requirements of the portfolio and take action to ensure all resource requirements are in place for contractual agreements to be met

Be able to work part of a team and support constant improvement in the team’s business development practice

Employee Risk Management Responsibilities (including OH&S)

The following items are the duties of each employee:

To take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others affected by their acts or omissions.

To co-operate with their employer in relation to any action taken to comply with the OH&S Act.

Not wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health and safety.

Identify risk and be able to manage and escalate issues

Not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of any person at the workplace.

Report all safety hazards and risk exposures, including losses to their supervisor.

Maintain physical security of all property, equipment and buildings within your jurisdiction and control.

All staff are required to actively reduce GMTOAC’s exposure to losses related to security, public liability and professional indemnity and reporting areas of concern.

Correctly use and wear any personal protective gear/equipment at all times.

These key responsibilities and performance standards may be modified from time to time to ensure that the desired project outcomes are achieved.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The key selection criteria specified below outline the capabilities required for the position.

Specialist / Technical Expertise

An awareness and understanding of historic and current issues affecting Gunditjmara people and country; as well as the broader Australian Aboriginal and Torres Islander community and their relationships with the broader Australian society in order to communicate effectively and sensitively with Gunditjmara people and other stakeholders.

Have the ability or proven experience to effectively communicate and work with GMTOAC members and native title holders, in person, in writing and on the phone or social media platforms, will be highly regarded.

An understanding of the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, its operations and activities.

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent communicator across all areas with the ability to provide support to GMTOAC members and native title holders.

Has well developed computer skills including MS Office, Outlook and social media applications.

Takes initiative and can deal with complex issues, while exercising judgement and working under limited direction.

Project management – supporting the development and management of key projects, liaising with team members, anticipating and addressing issues, and negotiating key elements with stake holders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Organisation and self-management skills including the ability to prioritise duties, meet deadlines and deliver projects within budget.

Follow all specified Policies and Procedures.

Ensure the Risk Management of the organisation is compliant with the Risk Management Framework and other required Governance and Legislative requirements.

Conditions of Employment

Must have a Victorian Drivers Licence.

Ability to obtain a positive National Police and Working with Children Check.

GMTOAC is an equal opportunity employer – If you believe you may be unable to achieve a positive check result, we have the ability to review your results and act with discretion. This allows us to employ staff only if we consider the outcome of this record will not have any negative impact to GMTOAC operations or reputation, or the role the staff member is completing.

Eligibility

Appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of relevant screening checks.

This is an identified position; successful applicants must be able to provide evidence that they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders descent; identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and are accepted by their community as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).

Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing their suitability for the role, specifically addressing the Key Selection Criteria or main responsibilities of the position.

This position will close at 5.00pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.