Program Manager, Traditional Owner Agreements - Taungurung

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Specialist/Technical Expert to coordinate the Taungurung Recognition and Settlement Agreement (RSA) commitments and related Traditional Owner agreements. The role provides high level support to the unit and director, working closely with regional staff and across DEECA divisions.

The position involves engaging with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and ensuring effective policy development and implementation within land

Qualifications

• Policy, program and project delivery experience in land management and Traditional Owner policy.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and ability to communicate with Aboriginal people.
• Understanding of the Traditional Owner Settlement Act (Vic) 2010, self-determination, and Natural Resource Management.
• Desirable post-graduate qualifications in science, law, public policy or environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of DEECA commitments associated with the Taungurung RSA and related Traditional Owner agreements.
• Provide high level support to the unit and director for Taungurung RSA matters.
• Collaborate with Hume region staff, Bushfire and Forest Services, and across DEECA Divisions.
• Engage with Taungurung Land and Waters Council and multiple DEECA Divisions.

Skills

Policy development

Program delivery

Land management

Traditional Owner policy

Aboriginal community communication

Education

Postgrad in science or policy

Job description

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The Program Manager Traditional Owner Agreements is responsible for coordinating the implementation of DEECA commitments associated with Taungurung Recognition and Settlement Agreement (RSA). The position provides high level support to the unit and director for matters related to the Taungurung RSA and Traditional Owner agreements more broadly. The position works closely with the Hume regionally based and Bushfire and Forest Services staff. This role works directly with The Taungurung Land and Waters Council and across multiple DEECA Divisions.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in the development and delivery of policy, programs and projects; use of these skills in the context of land management and Traditional Owner policy development and/or implementation is advantageous.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and society and ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.
• An understanding of the Traditional Owner Settlement Act (Vic) 2010, self-determination, and/or Natural Resource Management is advantageous.
• Tertiary qualification(s) including post-graduate qualification(s) in in science, law, public policy, natural resource or environmental management or similar is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 08 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.