Position Open
Reporting to the General Manager Biocultural Landscapes the Cultural Heritage Manager will oversee, lead, and manage EMAC’s Cultural Heritage branch. The Cultural Heritage Branch sits within the Biocultural Landscapes Division and has the responsibility for carrying out EMACs duties, powers and functions as accorded as a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) under the Aboriginal Heritage legislation, for the protection and management of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in the Eastern Maar Ancestral Estate for and on behalf of the Eastern Maar people. The position will manage the team that makes up this branch.
The core functions of the Branch include but not limited to:
- Evaluating Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs)
- Assessing Cultural Heritage Permit applications
- Development of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Land Management Agreements (ACHLMAs)
- Making decisions about Cultural Heritage Agreements
- Providing advice on applications for interim or ongoing Protection Declarations
- Entering into Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Land Management Agreements with public land managers
- Nominating Aboriginal intangible Heritage to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register and managing Intangible Heritage Agreements
- Overseeing compliance with conditions as set in CHMPs, ACHLMAs & Permits
EMAC is a flexible family friendly workplace that provides additional paid leave over the Christmas New Year period when the office closes.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- Oversight of Cultural Heritage Branch and technical support functions
- Relationship building and maintenance
- Field tasking support
- Mandatory reporting
- Team leadership, community Support, Coaching and training
- Policy and process development and opportunity
For full details refer to the PD at this link.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006
- Tertiary qualification in either Archaeology (preferred), Anthropology or related field.
- Proven planning, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work through issues with moderate complexity and guide and/or coach others in the resolution of problems.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to engage with, influence and build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Eastern Maar people, Country, culture, values, and customs and experience working with the Eastern Maar people, community and key organisations and stakeholder groups.
- Experience working with Aboriginal people, including a demonstrated ability to communicate and engage sensitively and effectively with Traditional Owner led communities and organisations
To apply please include in your application a CV/resume and cover letter that addresses why you are the best candidate for this position and how your background, experience and skills align with the Key Selection Criteria.
Please ensure your full name is on all attachments and email your application to john.clarke@easternmaar.com.au.
Closing date for applications: COB 18 March 2022
If you have any queries about the role, please email john.clarke@easternmaar.com.au
Appointment of the successful applicant will be made subject to a satisfactory national police history check.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged, but this is not a designated/identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander appointment.
