Cultural Fire Programs Operations Lead

Taungurung Land & Waters Council; Alexandra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas leave

Birthday leave

Pool vehicles

Salary sacrifice benefits

Training opportunities

Confidential EAP

Supportive team

Job summary

Taungurung Land & Waters Council (TLaWC) seeks an Operations Coordinator, Cultural Fire, to lead the operational delivery of the Taungurung Cultural Fire Program. The role focuses on planning and delivering cultural burns on Taungurung country, aligning with Taungurung Nation values and objectives.

The successful candidate will work with Taungurung Rangers and community to implement priorities, ensure equipment readiness, and support program evaluation and partnerships with agencies for

Qualifications

• Understanding of Taungurung Country importance to Traditional Custodians.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Traditional Custodians.
• Commitment to self-determination for Taungurung Nation.
• Adherence to the TLaWC code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of operational components of Cultural Fire Program.
• Plan, deliver and review at least two cultural burns annually.
• Consult with TLaWC staff, Rangers, and community on priorities.
• Procure and maintain equipment, PPE and related gear.
• Support program evaluation and policy development.
• Advise on cultural fire management plans with land managers.
• Develop ecological fire service partnerships with DEECA.
• Support HR policies to enable the Cultural Fire program.
• Contribute to monitoring programs assessing cultural fire effects.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Work with team to deliver outcomes and learning.

Skills

Taungurung Country awareness

Communication with Traditional Custod

Self-determination commitment

Code of conduct adherence

Job description

Taungurung Land & Waters Council (TLaWC) seeks an Operations Coordinator, Cultural Fire, to lead the operational delivery of the Taungurung Cultural Fire Program. The role focuses on planning and delivering cultural burns on Taungurung country, aligning with Taungurung Nation values and objectives.

The successful candidate will work with Taungurung Rangers and community to implement priorities, ensure equipment readiness, and support program evaluation and partnerships with agencies for