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Galk-galk Dhelkunya (Forest Gardening) Project Manager - Bendigo

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation
  • Full-Time Permanent Position
  • Salary from $88k (Dependent on experience)
  • Work where you work best - we promote a hybrid work week!
  • Inclusive and vibrant work culture

Want to be part of a team ensuring traditional land is cared for and healed in a contemporary setting?

DJAARA are seeking a passionate Project Manager who will advocate for positive change and empower Djaara’s aspirations to return culturally safe land management practices to Djandak (Country) through Forest Gardening.

Why DJAARA?

DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.

To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website: here.

How can you make an impact?

The successful applicant will be an experienced project manager with proven track record of developing and/or delivering major projects with multiple elements in collaboration with others, harnessing the skills of others, promoting innovation, and driving improved performance and continuous improvement.

As a collaborative leader and role model you will be a skilled communicator with the ability to influence others to move towards a common vision or goal to deliver expected program outcomes and benefits.

What will you bring?

  • High level communication, engagement and influencing skills, with demonstrated capacity to lead and advocate for positive change.
  • Previous experience working with Traditional Owners and demonstrated commitment to Djaara self-determination.
  • Demonstrated project management experience with a track record of delivering initiatives on time, on budget and to the specific scope.
  • Demonstrated ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently and to a wide range of different audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience applying innovative approaches to developing or delivering projects
  • Sound Appreciation of Djaara biocultural knowledge and sound knowledge of forest practice and policy.

There are many benefits of working at DJAARA

  • Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
  • Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
  • A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
  • Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
  • Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged
  • Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • The salary is from 88K per annum + super (negotiable based on experience)

next steps

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

For more information, please download the Position Description.

If you require additional information, please contact Mark Costello for a yarn on 0401 407 746 or via email [email protected], using the subject line: Galk-galk Dhelkunya (Forest Gardening) Project Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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