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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read the full notice here
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.
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.
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.
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.
Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator
Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator
Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator
Position Opening – Language Preservation Coordinator
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