Program Manager, Traditional Owner Agreements & Land Policy

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA in Melbourne, VIC, seeks a Program Manager to coordinate the implementation of Taungurung RSA commitments. The role provides high-level support to the unit and director on Traditional Owner agreements, and works closely with regional and service staff.

You will engage with The Taungurung Land and Waters Council and across DEECA divisions, balancing policy development with practical program delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering policy, programs and projects in land management or Traditional Owner policy development/implementation.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and ability to communicate with Aboriginal people.
• Understanding of the Traditional Owner Settlement Act (Vic) 2010 and self-determination, or Natural Resource Management.
• Post-graduate qualifications in science, law, public policy, natural resource or environmental management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DEECA commitments under Taungurung RSA and Traditional Owner agreements.
• Provide high-level support to the unit and director on related matters.
• Work closely with Hume region staff, Bushfire and Forest Services, and The Taungurung Land and Waters Council.
• Collaborate across multiple DEECA Divisions.

Skills

Policy development

Cultural awareness

Aboriginal culture knowledge

Traditional Owner policy knowledge

Education

Post-graduate qualification in science, law, public policy, natural resource or environmental management

Job description

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA in Melbourne, VIC, seeks a Program Manager to coordinate the implementation of Taungurung RSA commitments. The role provides high-level support to the unit and director on Traditional Owner agreements, and works closely with regional and service staff.

You will engage with The Taungurung Land and Waters Council and across DEECA divisions, balancing policy development with practical program delivery.