Kalimna Office Full Time - Monday to Friday
Help care for Gunaikurnai Country by leading On Country water initiatives that support cultural water management and Sea Country.Help protect the waterways that connect GunaiKurnai Country.As an On Country Water Program Coordinator, you'll support cultural watermanagement, lead Sea Country IPA development, work alongside Rangers andcommunity, and collaborate with partners to bring together cultural knowledgeand science.
A role for someone passionate about Country, culture, and creatinglasting impact.
About GLaWAC:
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation
(GLaWAC) represents the Traditional Owners of Gippsland, theGunaikurnai people.
The role of GLaWAC is to meet the aspirations of the Wholeof Country Plan and to support members through Native Title related matters.
Come and join our fantastic team!
About the Position
As an On Country Water Program Coordinator, you will support a whole-of-Country approach tocaring for waterways, catchments, and Katungal (Sea Country) across GLaWAC's RegisteredAboriginal Party (RAP) area.Working within a small, culturally grounded team, you will learn how rivers and waterways arecared for, how they connect, and how cultural knowledge guides their management.
You willwork closely with community to share and protect cultural knowledge relating to water andCountry.A key part of the role is developing and implementing the Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area(IPA), coordinating planning, community engagement, and project delivery to ensure operationsare adaptive, responsive, and meet project timeframes.You will collaborate with the RAP team, On-Country Rangers, and Katungal programs to connectCountry from the mountains to the sea, capturing stories and cultural knowledge associated withwater across our RAP area.




The role also involves working with partners and stakeholders,including local Catchment Management Authorities, and participating in the Aboriginal WaterOfficers Network and other forums to broaden understanding of water management from bothcultural and scientific perspectives.
High level computer literacy in the MS Office suite.
An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Active listening skills and the ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and privacy are maintained
Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Conservation Land Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field is desirable.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Well-developed time management, planning and priority setting skills.
Interpersonal skills to effectively engage with community, agency partners and stakeholders
Experience working with Aboriginal people, including a demonstrated ability to communicate and engage sensitively and effectively with Traditional Owner led communities and organisations, knowledge of the social and cultural issues they experience along with a genuine appreciation and respect for their culture
Other Requirements:
Commitment to regularly working away from home.
Commitment to complete mandatory training.
Hold a current Victorian Manual Driver's Licence.
Hold all current vaccinations where required.
Mandatory random Drug and Alcohol Testing (Policy Agreement).
Pre-employment Fitness Testing
Working With Children Check and Police Check
Why should you join us?
Financial advantages of Salary Packaging
Excellent Cultural and Personal Development Opportunities
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage are encouragedto apply
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📌 On Country Water Program Coordinator Kalimna Office Full Time - Monday To Friday (Victoria)
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