Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation manages native title rights for the Eastern Maar Peoples. It is also the Registered Aboriginal Party for Eastern Maar Country and is currently negotiating a Recognition and Settlement Agreement under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010.

Registered Aboriginal Party

The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act (2006) recognises Traditional Owners as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage. At a local level, Registered Aboriginal Parties are the voice of Aboriginal people in the management and protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria.
 

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Position Opening – Sea Country Coordinator

The Sea Country Coordinator will work with the Sea Country Manager and Guardians to ensure Eastern Maar assertions, rights and cultural knowledge and ways of working are integrated, adopted, and embedded by state and federal governments, regulators, industry, researchers and other stakeholders in relation to proposals and management of Eastern Maar’s coast and marine environment, including proposed offshore wind development.

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Position Opening – Sea Country Manager

The Sea Country Manager will work to ensure Eastern Maar assertions, rights cultural knowledge and ways of working are integrated, adopted, and embedded by state and federal governments, regulators, industry, researchers and other stakeholders in relation to proposals and management of Eastern Maar’s coast and marine environment, including proposed offshore wind development.

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Position Opening – Sea Country Guardian (Apollo)

The Eastern Maar Sea Country Guardians will deliver marine and coastal conservation activities, cultural heritage management activities, and support for Country community activities. These guardian positions will suit members of the Aboriginal community who have a strong appreciation for Eastern Maar Sea Country, land management and cultural practices, enjoy teamwork and are comfortable on the water.

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Position Opening – Sea Country Guardian (IPA)

The Eastern Maar Sea Country Guardians will deliver marine and coastal conservation activities, cultural heritage management activities, and support for Country community activities. These guardian positions will suit members of the Aboriginal community who have a strong appreciation for Eastern Maar Sea Country, land management and cultural practices, enjoy teamwork and are comfortable on the water.

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Country Guardian Employment Information Session

Eastern Maar Citizens come along to learn about our new Eastern Maar Guardian program. A new on ground Environmental and Cultural Heritage protection and management workforce within EMAC. This session will provide you with all the details you need to apply and become a part of our team, dedicated to protecting, caring for, and managing our ancestral territory.


Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator

Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator

The Language Preservation Coordinator will play a pivotal lead role in assisting the Eastern Maar community in working toward the revitalisation and preservation of our languages.

To achieve this the Language Preservation Coordinator will play a lead role in the establishment of an Eastern Maar community Language working committee comprising a broad section of the Eastern Maar Family Groups, and importantly, Elders and knowledge holders.

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  • Please see attached Notice of a full group meeting of the Eastern Maar native title claim group (Tradition Owners) to be held at 9:30am on Friday 8 September 2023 at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool.

    The meeting is being convened by First Nations Legal and Research Services and the purpose of the meeting is to consider authorising a determination of native title over the areas shown in the Notice, and to make other related decisions about the Eastern Maar Peoples’ native title.

    The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation has called a meeting for the same date, time and location to consider the approval of an agreement with Beach Energy to permit gas production from the Enterprise Project. This item will be discussed at the same meeting and further information about this item is the subject of a separate notice.

    NOTICE EASTERN MAAR PEOPLES (VID21/2019) NATIVE TITLE AUTHORISATION MEETING
    NOTICE EASTERN MAAR PEOPLES (VID21/2019) NATIVE TITLE AUTHORISATION MEETING

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    Eastern Maar Media Release Maternity Tree Poisoned – Read more here

    CMA Partnerships Officer
    Position Opening – CMA Partnerships Officer

    Position Opening – CMA Partnerships Officer

    The purpose of this position is to facilitate and help grow the relationship between EMAC and two Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs): Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Corangamite CMA; to advance the interests of the Eastern Maar community and their ability to look after Biocultural Landscapes through improved working relationships with CMAs; to assist with the design and delivery of current and future partnership projects and activities; to support CMA’s in the delivery of culturally safe projects and activities; and to facilitate communication between the organisations.

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    Position Opening - Water Corporations Partnerships Officer
    Position Opening – Water Corporations Partnerships Officer

    Position Opening – Water Corporations Partnerships Officer

    The Water Corporations Partnerships Officer position, funded by Wannon Water, Barwon Water and GWMWater, and employed by Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC), will provide a first point of communication between EMAC and the Water Corporations.

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    Position Opening - Heritage Advisor
    Position Opening – Heritage Advisor

    Position Opening – Heritage Advisor (RAP Technical Specialist)

    The RAP Technical Specialist at Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC) plays a crucial role in managing and
    preserving the cultural heritage of Eastern Maar. The position involves working closely with Traditional Owners,
    stakeholders, heritage advisors, and government agencies to ensure the protection and promotion of Eastern
    Maar cultural heritage. The RAP Technical Specialist will contribute to the implementation of the Eastern Maar
    Biocultural Landscapesstrategy, provide expert advice, and support EMAC in its role as the Registered Aboriginal
    Party (RAP) for Eastern Maar Country.

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  • Position Opening - Community Engagement Officer - Mana Developments

    Position Opening – Community Engagement Officer – Mana Developments

    Working closely with the team to contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of Mana Developments, the community engagement officer position will directly assist with the delivery of cultural awareness training sessions and the development of a training framework with the aim of building the general community’s awareness of Eastern Maar culture, history, and perspectives. We’re seeking a passionate person who can deliver engaging, insightful, and interactive training.

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Eastern Maar Country Plan

Eastern Maar Country Plan


News

Position Opening – Sea Country Guardian (IPA)

Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator

Position Opening – Sea Country Guardian (Apollo)

Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator

Position Opening – Sea Country Manager

Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator

Position Opening – Sea Country Coordinator

Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator