Aboriginal Partnerships Program Manager - NT QLD
Aboriginal Partnerships Program Manager - NT QLD
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Job Description
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking an Aboriginal Partnerships Program Managerthe North team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australias unique wildlife and their habitat.
- Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservationorganisation.
- This position is located in Darwin
- Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.
- $106 152 $129 741 plus 11.5 super
- Full time 1.0FTE ongoing
About us
For over 30 years weve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our sciencebased approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on longterm landscape scale impact. As a national notforprofit we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Togetherwe can heal and protect the bush now and into the future.
About the role
The Aboriginal Partnership Program Manager will manage Bush Heritages Arnhem Land Gulf and Cape York Aboriginal Partnerships and work to develop new relationships with Aboriginal groups alongside Government agencies and nongovernment networks that have an interest in Aboriginal land management and conservation programs.
This role will work closely with Bush Heritage Australias Head of Region North Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership and partnership staff to identify opportunities to strengthen and grow Bush Heritages Aboriginal partnerships program. Bush Heritages Aboriginal partnership program strives to work with Traditional Custodians to achieve conservation and caring for country outcomes across the Australian landscape.
This role will represent Bush Heritage values vision and purpose in the local context by promoting and applying our conservation and Aboriginal partnership principles and practices and actively working in the landscape to jointly bring about social cultural and environmental outcomes for our Aboriginal Partners and Bush Heritage.
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What youll need to succeed
- Highly developed management leadership and communication capability and a high level of credibility among Aboriginal networks.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Australian Aboriginal societies and cultures issues affecting Aboriginal peoples in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal peoples.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of conservation operations and land and sea country management in a remote Australia and Aboriginal community context.
- Demonstrated passion and experience in culturallyled conservation and a commitment to the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and develop partnerships with Aboriginal peoples.
- Demonstrated skills in preparing and analysing substantial reports submissions and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability in presenting information to a wide range of people using techniques appropriate to the audience and subject matter.
- High level of computer literacy and proficiency with personal computers including word processing spreadsheet and data software.
- Drivers licence.
What sets us apart
Great lifework balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
Access to 20 days personal leave per year 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
EmployeeResource Groups for women LGBTQIA and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
How to apply
To apply for this role simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidateswho are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit the panel will take into consideration performance or achievement relative to opportunity. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances and career histories.
If you require further information please contact Jo Axford (Head of Region North) on
Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.
Evidenceshows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont feel they meet all the requirements of the job unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.
Westrongly encourage you to apply if youre interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!
We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications. Dont miss out! Apply now!
Applications close:Sunday the 4th of May at 11:30pm AEST.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
