Operations Manager RAP

Taungurung Land and Water Council; Alexandra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off over Christmas

Birthday leave

NFP Salary sacrifice

Tax-free salary packaging on dining &

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Community-focused work

Job summary

Taungurung Land and Water Council is seeking an experienced RAP Operations Manager to oversee daily field operations, ensure compliant cultural heritage assessments, and drive continuous improvement across the RAP area. You will coach field staff, manage budgets, and build strong stakeholder relationships while championing Taungurung values.

Based in Alexandra with travel across Taungurung Country, this full-time ongoing role offers leadership opportunities, a supportive team and pathways to

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations and coordinate staffing and project delivery.
• Coach, mentor and manage field staff to foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Lead compliance with legislation and Taungurung policy and OH&S requirements.
• Maintain compliant records and improve operational workflows, policies and field procedures.
• Manage operational budgets, invoicing, and field assets/logistics.
• Engage with external partners, Sponsors and Heritage Advisors; be the on-site cultural heritage contact.
• Develop training strategies for staff, casuals, graduates and subcontractors.

Job description

The RAP Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functionof field operations, ensuring the effective delivery of cultural heritage field assessments, compliance with legislation, and strong engagement with the team and external stakeholders. This role provides leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement to support the protection, management, and promotion of Aboriginal cultural heritage within the Taungurung RAP appointed area.

The Operations Manager takes a leading role in coaching, mentoring, performance oversight, compliance with TLaWC policy and process, performance management and OH&S.

Status: Full Time

Term: Ongoing

Location: Alexandra with work across Taungurung Country

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

• • Uphold Taungurung Values: Champion the values and strategic pillars of the TLaWC Strategic Plan to support the vision and ambitions of the Taungurung community.
  • Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor and develop field staff, fostering a positive, inclusive and accountable team culture.
  • Central Coordination & Planning: Oversee all field operations, coordinating staffing, communications and project delivery in partnership with the RAP Director and PMO.
  • Administrative Governance: Maintain compliant records and documentation; design and continuously improve operational workflows, policies and field procedures.
  • Finance & Resource Management: Manage operational budgets, invoicing and cost tracking; oversee field assets, logistics and procurement.
  • Engagement & Communication: Build strong relationships with external partners, Sponsors and Heritage Advisors; act as the key contact for on-site cultural heritage matters.
  • Training & Development: Set and lead training strategies for field staff, casuals, graduates and subcontractors, ensuring all team members are skilled, compliant and culturally grounded.
  • Work Health & Safety : Drive a strong safety culture across all field operations and lead implementation of the OHS Management System.

Your application will be assessed against the Key Selection Criteria and the ability to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Full Job Description available at https://taungurung.com.au/careers/

Applications close 5pm October 5

We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.