Cultural Fire Program Lead — Community Impact & Strategy

Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation; Alexandra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (Christmas)

Pool vehicles access

Salary sacrifice benefits

Training opportunities

Confidential EAP

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Job summary

Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation in Alexandra invites applications for a Program Manager, Cultural Fire. The role leads the development and implementation of a Taungurung Cultural Fire Program, restoring Taungurung Cultural Fire Knowledge and reinvigorating Cultural Fire Practice on Country, in line with the Values, Goals and Objectives of the Taungurung Nation.

The position works with the Taungurung community, State agencies and partners to design strategic plans, implement fire

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a Taungurung Cultural Fire Strategic Plan and implementation plan with program evaluation.
• Support the Taungurung community in reactivating Cultural Fire Knowledge and Practice.
• Lead implementation of the Taungurung Cultural Fire Program and liaise with State Land and Fire Management agencies and partners.
• Create opportunities for Taungurung people to heal and adapt fire practice with collaborators.
• Develop and implement fire management plans for Taungurung properties in partnership with state land managers.
• Collaborate to develop an Ecological Fire service and establish partnerships with DEECA and relevant agencies.
• Co-design HR policies and procedures to support the Program strategically and operationally.
• Coordinate with other Nations and State bodies on implementation, learning and policy development.
• Establish Cultural Fire research partnerships and monitoring to assess impacts of practice.

Job description

Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation in Alexandra invites applications for a Program Manager, Cultural Fire. The role leads the development and implementation of a Taungurung Cultural Fire Program, restoring Taungurung Cultural Fire Knowledge and reinvigorating Cultural Fire Practice on Country, in line with the Values, Goals and Objectives of the Taungurung Nation.

The position works with the Taungurung community, State agencies and partners to design strategic plans, implement fire