ABOUT US

The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations is the Victorian state-wide body that advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners, while progressing social, economic, environmental, and cultural objectives. We support the progress of agreement-making and participation in decision-making, to enhance the authority of Traditional Owner Corporations.

If you would like to play a part in ensuring Traditional Owners are strong on Country, leading the political, economic, and cultural landscape, we would like to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, some of your daily activities include:

• Providing strategic advice and undertaking activities across a broad range of natural resource management matters.
• Providing support on policy projects, briefing papers, policy submissions, implementation plans and other documentation.
• Collaborating across the organisation to contribute to advice on a range of policy matters, inclu. natural resource management, economic development, corporate governance, First Nation's people's rights and emerging areas of interest.
• Providing advice, support and research to Traditional Owner Corporations as they undertake initiatives that give effect to their Caring for Country strategies.
• Liaising directly with Traditional Owners, government and other stakeholders to support the development of policy and program objectives including program design and implementation.
• Identifying and contributing to funding opportunities to strengthen income generation for the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

As our Senior Advisor (NRM), you have experience with natural resource management, policy and strategy development, or land management planning. You have a great understanding of federal and local government legislation and programs relevant to natural resource management. You pride yourself on your ability to connect with people quickly, and can build successful relationships with a range of stakeholders.

You may have worked with Aboriginal Victorians before, and you have an understanding or a keen interest in a range of contemporary issues that affect Traditional Owners.

From time to time, you will be able to travel throughout regional Victoria to attend meetings with Traditional Owners.

Time worked on a weekend/outside of regular work hours can be accrued as time off in lieu (TOIL).

WHAT WE OFFER

• An attractive salary - You will receive a competitive salary + super + access to NFP salary packaging of up to $18,450 of your salary tax free.
• Flexible work environment - Our hybrid work environment allows you to work from home as well as from our office in Carlton.
• Generous leave provisions - You will receive 6 weeks annual leave, as well as have access to paid cultural leave and 15 days personal/carer's leave.
• Variety of work - You will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of interesting projects with Traditional Owners to build on your knowledge and skills.
• Great culture - You will be part of a small, dedicated team who are committed to providing quality outcomes for Traditional Owners.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

Please note this is a full-time role, however part-time work, at 4 days a week, will be considered.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ben Gordon, Operations Manager, on 0413 640 291.

We encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

If your experience does not match what we have outlined but you think you will be a good fit for the role, please contact us.