The 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.

TLaWC’s 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.

Join us in this exciting chapter of the Taungurung story as we restore and build upon heritage for current and future generations of Taungurung people, uniting proudly beneath the sovereign flag in care for Country and community.

Benefits to working with TLaWC include:

• Paid days off over the Christmas period and your birthday
• Access to TLaWC pool vehicles
• NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential EAP
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community
• Working with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country
• Training provided
• Status: Full Time
• Ter: 12 month fixed term
• Location: Broadford or Alexandra - Negotiable

TLaWC has recently established the Taungurung – Local Government Forum (the Forum) through which TLaWC and the fifteen Local Government Agencies which operate on Taungurung Country will work together towards achieving related responsibilities and common goals. This is a positive and proactive Forum which the Local Government Engagement Coordinator will be primarily responsible for organising and developing.

Key Duties

• Coordinate the effective running of the Taungurung Local Government Forum.
• Build and maintain relationships with each of the Local Governments operating on Taungurung Country as well as relevant State Government agencies.
• Report on Local Government Engagement Activity regularly to TLaWC and the Taungurung – Local Government Forum, highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations.
• Facilitate feedback loops between TLaWC, Local Governments and the Forum, to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to Local Government engagement activities.
• Lead on TLaWC’s commitment to local government partnership through engagement and stakeholder management within the partnership and the broader community.
• Advise and build capacity among Local Government colleagues to integrate Taungurung community engagement principles into their practices.
• Participate in local networks where possible to promote and learn from best practices in community engagement.
• Use a systems framework approach to support and sustain Local Government engagement initiatives.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work environment for all staff.

To apply:

Submit the following documents via the Apply Now link.

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