DJAARA is seeking a Field Services Development Officer to join our team—a role where you’ll be protecting Cultural Heritage and ensuring it is nurtured and preserved.
- Salary Starting from $73k + superannuation dependant on experience
- Full-Time on-going position
- Option of a 9 day fortnight
- Not for Profit salary packaging options
- Bendigo Location – with projects across Dja Dja Wurrung Country
Why DJAARA?
DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands, and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture, and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.
To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website https://djadjawurrung.com.au/
How can you make an impact?
This position calls for someone who understands the significance of Country and Culture. You’ll play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our casual cultural heritage field team. With your guidance, the field staff will be empowered to carry out their work with pride, ensuring our sacred places are protected and respected. Your work will support our responsibilities as a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) and help us maintain a strong relationship with the community, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
This is a designated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. In this role you will.
- Provide support and guidance to our casual field staff, helping them grow in their roles and ensuring they are well-prepared to carry out their duties in a respectful and safe way.
- Conduct field inspections, ensuring that cultural sites are cared for and that all activities follow our cultural protocols and legal obligations.
- Lead and oversee inductions for field crews, ensuring everyone working on Country understands the importance of the work they’re doing and the cultural responsibilities they carry.
- Work closely with the broader community, liaising with sponsors, project proponents, and public groups to ensure our cultural heritage is understood and protected.
- Ensuring that all work on Country aligns with cultural heritage laws and policies will be a key part of your role.
- Help monitor activities to ensure our heritage is safeguarded.
What will you bring?
- A strong connection to Dja Dja Wurrung Country and an understanding of how important it is to care for our land and cultural heritage.
- Experience in leadership and mentoring within a cultural heritage or similar field, with a commitment to nurturing the skills of others.
- Knowledge of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and cultural heritage management processes.
- A commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, working in a way that respects the rights and voices of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.
- The ability to build respectful relationships with community members, stakeholders, and external groups.
- Experience with fieldwork, including site inspections and compliance monitoring.
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to communicate with respect and understanding in all interactions.
There are many benefits of working at DJAARA.
- Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
- Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
- A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses.
- Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
- Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged.
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The expected salary range is $73k + super (based on experience)
- Option of working a 9-day fortnight.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role
DJAARA is committed to a safe working environment and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a fit for work assessment
Need more information?
If you require additional information, please contact Sonya Parton for a yarn on 0439 581 371
The Position Description will also provide further information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.
APPLY NOW – Applications open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and closing May 25 2025
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