Senior Project Officer
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Job Location:
Murray Bridge - Australia
Yearly Salary:
$ 98000 - 110000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Term: Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 (funded by the Department for Environment and Water)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation
Make a lasting impact for Country Culture and Community
Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Project Officer to lead Ngarrindjeri engagement and representation in the Department for Environment and Waters Healthy Coorong Healthy Basin (HCHB) Program.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the protection and management of Ngarrindjeri Country while ensuring Ngarrindjeri voices and values are embedded in environmental and cultural heritage decision-making.
About the Role
As the Senior Project Officer you will play a key leadership role in coordinating Ngarrindjeri input into DEWs Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch activities. Youll work closely with government partners NAC leadership and the broader Ngarrindjeri community to ensure meaningful representation engagement and outcomes under the HCHB Program.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading NACs delivery of services under the HCHB grant agreement.
- Providing strategic oversight and guidance to ensure Ngarrindjeri perspectives are integrated into all aspects of the program.
- Coordinating community engagement and communication to support transparency and participation.
- Providing secretariat support to the HCHB Working Group including preparing agendas minutes and reports.
- Collaborating with DEWs Aboriginal Partnerships Officer to identify opportunities for Ngarrindjeri involvement and benefit.
- Supporting media and promotional activities that highlight Ngarrindjeri contributions to the program.
About You
You are an organised proactive and culturally grounded professional with a strong commitment to advancing Ngarrindjeri interests and rights. Youre confident working in partnership with government and community stakeholders and you can balance strategic priorities with hands-on project delivery.
To succeed in this role youll bring:
- A demonstrated understanding of and respect for Ngarrindjeri culture values and community priorities.
- Proven experience in project coordination stakeholder engagement or community consultation.
- Strong leadership facilitation and communication skills.
- High-level organisational skills with experience providing administrative or secretariat support.
- The ability to build trusted relationships across government community and partner organisations.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of environmental management water infrastructure or cultural heritage programs.
- Experience working in Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
- Familiarity with government funding agreements and reporting processes.
Why Join The Team
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Country culture and environmental management helping to protect Ngarrindjeri lands and waters for future generations.
Youll be part of a supportive community-led organisation that values collaboration respect and cultural integrity and plays a key role in influencing how government programs are delivered on Country.
Other Information
- Some travel within the Coorong and Murray - Darling Basin region will be required.
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check and relevant clearances.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Intellectual Property Law
- Renovation
- Research Experience
- Joint Operations
- Relationship Management
- System Testing
- Economic Development
- Exercise Planning
- Program Development
- Project Implementation
- Contracts
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