Lead, Strategic Aboriginal Heritage Coordinator

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Culturally safe workplace

Career development

Job summary

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation in Frankston, VIC, seeks a Strategic Aboriginal Heritage Assessment (SAHA) Coordinator to lead the Bunurong Country project. You will manage cultural heritage research, community consultation and documentation to support accurate recording of Bunurong knowledge.

Reporting to the Strong Culture Manager, you will collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders, ensuring culturally appropriate processes, data integrity and timely progress across

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is highly desirable and Bunurong Nation affiliation is valued.
• Knowledge of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) and heritage management in Victoria.
• Experience coordinating projects, preferably in cultural heritage or related fields.
• Experience working with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting heritage assessments, research, mapping or documentation projects.
• Experience using GIS platforms, ACHRIS or similar systems is desirable.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and relevant clearances.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check and National Police Check if needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for Bunurong's Strategic Aboriginal Heritage Assessment.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, meetings, workshops and consultations.
• Assist with cultural heritage research, field assessments, mapping and data collection.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners and community to reflect knowledge and values in the assessment.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and build relationships with community, government and partners.
• Prepare reports, mapping, project documentation and correspondence.
• Maintain project records and spatial datasets with accurate documentation.
• Monitor progress and report updates to the Strong Culture Manager.
• Ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and Bunurong protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of culturally sensitive information.
• Contribute to a culturally safe, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Aboriginality

Heritage Act knowledge

Project coordination

Community engagement

Heritage assessments

GIS experience

Time management

Communication skills

Clearances

Driver licence

Education

Archaeology degree

Heritage management

Environmental Science

Tools

ACHRIS

GIS

Job description

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation in Frankston, VIC, seeks a Strategic Aboriginal Heritage Assessment (SAHA) Coordinator to lead the Bunurong Country project. You will manage cultural heritage research, community consultation and documentation to support accurate recording of Bunurong knowledge.

Reporting to the Strong Culture Manager, you will collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders, ensuring culturally appropriate processes, data integrity and timely progress across