Heritage Manager

Heritage Manager

Job Description

Reports to: RAP Director

Division: RAP Biocultural Landscapes Division

Status: Full time

Direct Reports: Yes Heritage Advisors and Heritage Advisor Compliance

Location: Alexandra with flexible arrangements available

TLaWC

Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people a people

with a strong sense of shared identity self-determining in the management of Country and

culture. As a Registered Aboriginal Party TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung

people with emphasis on economic social and cultural well-being. TLaWCs focus is to preserve

the past protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation which

occupies a large part of Central Victoria.

Biocultural Landscapes

This role sits within the Biocultural Landscapes Department a multidisciplinary team at TLaWC.

Biocultural Landscapes is directed by Taungurung community cultural objectives and strategic

priorities in the management of Country as articulated in the Cultural Land Management

Strategy. Biocultural Landscapes is made up of four Units: Cultural Land Management (CLM) Biik

Land Management (BLM) Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) and Biocultural Knowledge

Emergence (BKE).

The Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) Unit is responsible for performing statutory functions

under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Act) and implementing the TLaWC RAP Strategy by

working as a collective to heal Country people and places. The RAP Unit is responsible for the

protection management promotion and celebration of Taungurung cultural heritage. This

includes:

Developing and leading the Taungurung Community Archaeology Program

Consulting on statutory approvals

Providing direction on best practice harm avoidance and minimization methodologies

Entering into agreements with various stakeholders and partners

Collaborating and/or leading internal strategic projects

Conducting field-based archaeological assessments for a variety of purposes.

Primary Function

The Heritage Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the protection

management and preservation of Taungurungs cultural heritage in line with the key objectives of

the RAP Strategy and in accordance with the statutory functions under the Act. The position will

lead a small team of Heritage Advisors and specialists in providing technical advice support and

direction for cultural heritage preservation and management on projects throughout Taungurung

Country. The core responsibilities of the Heritage Manager are to:

Ensure efficient delivery of CHMP/CHP activities in accordance with the RAPs

legislative responsibilities under the Act

Ensure the fulfillment of compliance functions under Part 11 Enforcement of the Act

Develop efficiencies for undertaking statutory obligations

Develop and work towards TLaWC led approaches to the management of the

archaeological record

Mentor staff and provide opportunities for learning

Providing strategic direction on a range of projects that seek to align the objectives of

the RAP strategy while fulfilling obligations under the Act.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

1. Uphold Taungurung Values

Uphold the values and key pillars that underpin the TLaWC Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to

support the vision and ambitions of the Taungurung community.

2. Leadership and Management

Mentor and assist emerging Taungurung staff and less experienced Heritage Advisors in

performing statutory obligations and delivering on the TLaWC RAP Strategy

Lead manage and deliver the Heritage Advisor function for the Heritage Team including

staffing resourcing communication and point of escalation

Support direct reports to perform effectively in their roles and progress their career

aspirations

Support and empower TLaWC staff to undertake their work to a high standard

Foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment promoting trust respect and

accountability.

3. Implement Taungurung RAP Strategy

Assist in the delivery of TLaWC RAP Strategy

Collaborate across TLaWC and with external partners to build strengthen and support a

whole of Country approach to cultural heritage practice and management

Support Taungurung led partnerships research and innovation.

4. Statutory Functions under the Act

Ensure timely evaluation of CHMPs and CHPs

Ensure fulfillment of compliance functions under Part 11 Enforcement of the Act by

supporting the Heritage Advisor Compliance in undertaking their responsibilities

Lead in the development templates for CHMPs CHPs and other assessments

Ensure the timely delivery of Letters of Advice/Due Diligence Assessments

Lead in the development of procedures for all statutory activities

Lead in the legal advice and policy development of TLaWC led responses to the cultural

heritage management framework within Victoria.

5. Cultural Heritage Systems Programs and Processes

Support the RAP Unit to streamline processes develop or amend policies and

procedures and create efficiencies in workflows

Regular liaison with the RAP Director and PMO on all Heritage Team aspects of the RAP

Unit programs of works (i.e. advice technical queries planning and resourcing).

Oversee or support the planning implementation and completion of cultural heritage

projects in line with TLaWC strategic goals and initiatives.

6. Strategic Partnerships

Develop and support collaborative relationships with other RAPs Traditional Owners and

Indigenous Groups or organisations

Foster relationships with Local Government Organisations Sponsors and land managers.

7. General

Support the RAP Director as required in preparing strategic plans advice and briefings

Any other duties as directed by the RAP Director

Lead and support the implementation of an effective OHS Management System through

allocation of required resources.

Direct and support employees to contribute to the effectiveness of OHSMS.

Role Requirements

Long periods of time spent sedentary at a desk

Reasonable level of health and fitness required to perform the inherent requirements of

the role

Travel to Alexandra at a frequency and duration suitable for the role available for

negotiation.

To work with TLaWC applicants must have

An understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Owners and the

recognition of Taungurung as Traditional Owners

An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Traditional Owners

A commitment to self-determination

Adherence to the TLaWC code of conduct.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Capabilities

Senior Heritage Advisor registered with First Peoples State Relations

Extensive experience and applied understanding of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and

Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 and associated policy settings

A sound understanding of practical and technical requirements of Sponsors and Heritage

Advisers and an ability to clearly communicate expectations both verbally and in

writing

A demonstrable ability to de-escalate a conflict or potential conflict situation

Demonstrated experience undertaking archeological fieldwork excellent project

management skills and ability to run large and complex programs

Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

delivering to deadlines and managing budgets

Knowledge and understanding of the political social and economic issues affecting

Aboriginal Victorians and specifically of the provisions of the Traditional Owner

Settlement Act 2010 and the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people

Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing professional development of

staff

Experience in recruitment staff retention employee well-being and performance

management

A willingness to follow instruction and communicate effectively with other TLaWC staff

A willingness to follow and apply safe work practices in accordance with OH&S

Requirements

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry whitecard (Nationally Accredited Unit

Code: CPCCWHS1001) or willingness to undertake training as directed by RAP Director

Ability to work effectively within small teams

A current Victorian Drivers License.

Personal Attributes

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise engage coordinate and negotiate

Good professional judgment and confident decision-making in relation to core duties

High ethical standards and personal integrity

Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to sensitive information

A high degree of emotional intelligence.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) to

Your application will be assessed against the Key Selection Criteria and the ability to

demonstrate your suitability for the role. Cover Letters are to also address the below targeted

questions.

1. Working in cultural heritage management requires sensitivity respect and collaboration with

a variety of stakeholders. Can you share an example of how you have worked with

Indigenous communities government agencies or other external partners to successfully

manage a cultural heritage project What steps did you take to ensure cultural values were

respected and the project met its objectives

2. As a manager there are often conflicting priorities between leadership responsibilities

program oversight external stakeholder engagement and your own technical deliverables.

Can you provide an example where youve had to manage multiple priorities How did you

determine what was the most pressing task How did you allocate resources and organize

your objectives strategically What did you have to compromise on and how did you

determine what would be compromised

Applications close 5pm May 22