A rewarding employment opportunity for a Negotiation and Agreements Officer has become available at the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC). We are the corporate representative of the Taungurung people. As a Registered Aboriginal Party (2009), TLaWC serves to uphold the interests of Taungurung people with respect to Culture and Country

The Negotiations & Agreements Officer will play the lead role in providing support to the LUAA Manager (and team), in advice, coordinating, negotiating, and finalising all Negotiation and Agreement matters with external Stakeholders (Government Agencies, Local Councils and Corporate Proponents) and as defined under the Taungurung Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA).

This role also includes briefing of the TLaWC Board LUAA subcommittee as to negotiated outcomes for their approval, and execution/ implementation of finalised agreements.

Status: Full time

Location: Broadford, with flexibility to work from home

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 + salary sacrifice benefits. Salary will be based off experience

Benefits to working with TLaWC:

• Paid days off over the Christmas period
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community

Key Duties

1. Reviewing and providing internal advice in respect of the Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA) notifications issued to TLaWC.
2. Obtaining/ providing legal and strategic advice in relation to land use activity interpretation and agreement negotiations to protect the rights and interests of Taungurung and drafting agreements reflecting negotiation outcomes.
3. Preparing correspondence to be sent from TLaWC to the Responsible Person and/or Decision-Maker (as defined under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010).
4. Briefing the LUAA Manager (and team), Agreements Unit Executive Manager, CEO and Board as necessary.
5. Attending LUAA team, Subcommittee and/or Corporation meetings.
6. Preparation of briefing notes and/or memorandum of advice to the LUAA Subcommittee in respect of the proposed land use activity.
7. Briefing and liaising with external legal providers and consultants (including counsel).
8. Ensuring compliance and track completion of all executed agreements under the LUAA.
9. Negotiate and build relationships with TLaWC RSA partners and stakeholders including but not limited to government, local council, industry, and Traditional Owners.
10. Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work environment for all staff.

Download the job description from www.taungurung.com.au/careers

To apply:

Submit the following documents: 

• Document addressing the key selection criteria
• Resume
• Details of two professional referees

If you have any questions before making a formal application, please contact – Chris Casey on 0413416076.