Senior Leader, Aboriginal Heritage & Policy Initiatives

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania; Hobart, Launceston; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Staff benefits

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is seeking an Assistant Director to provide strategic leadership and authoritative advice to protect, manage and promote Aboriginal heritage and land return initiatives within Tasmania. The role is permanent, based in Hobart or Launceston, with a 73.50 hour fortnight work arrangement.

You will lead Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania’s operations, manage resources, and deliver high-impact projects while fostering respectful

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Aboriginal heritage, cultural heritage management, policy, government processes or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and society.
• Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities and develop productive stakeholder relationships.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, projects, budgets and resources to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to support Aboriginal heritage and land return initiatives.
• Lead delivery of significant strategic projects, programs and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Prepare high-level submissions, briefings, reports and correspondence for decision-making and priorities.
• Represent Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania and the Department in forums and consultations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aboriginal heritage knowledge

Policy development

Communication skills

Budget management

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is seeking an Assistant Director to provide strategic leadership and authoritative advice to protect, manage and promote Aboriginal heritage and land return initiatives within Tasmania. The role is permanent, based in Hobart or Launceston, with a 73.50 hour fortnight work arrangement.

You will lead Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania’s operations, manage resources, and deliver high-impact projects while fostering respectful