The Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people – a people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country and culture.

As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being.

TLaWC’s focus is to preserve the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which occupies a large part of Central Victoria.

Join us in this exciting chapter of the Taungurung story as we restore and build upon heritage for current and future generations of Taungurung people, uniting proudly beneath the sovereign flag in care for Country and community.

Benefits to working with TLaWC include:

• Paid days off over the Christmas period and your birthday
• Access to TLaWC pool vehicles
• NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential EAP
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community
• Working with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country
• Training provided

Status: Full-Time, Fixed Term (26 week contract)

Location: Positions available in Alexandra and Whitfield  

The primary focus of a Biik crew member is to safely undertake contemporary & Traditional Owner guided natural resource management activities and other field work on-Country.

Key Duties

1. Comply with all policies, procedures, work instructions and legislation to contribute to a safe work environment for all.
2. Adhere to TLaWC safety management systems and safety protocols.
3. In remote locations for extended periods of time (inc. overnight), safely operate equipment, plant and vehicles in accordance with your training and accreditation. Also, deliver planned and reactive work activities as an effective member of a field-based works team.
4. Perform a variety of physical tasks including using hand tools, power tools and lifting/carrying equipment.
5. Travel in/operate vehicles and machinery in a variety of terrain, day or night for extended periods and sometimes travel in aircraft.
6. Follow lawful directions from line management to deliver on-Country activities, including but not limited to:
   1. Flora/fauna management
   2. Fire hazard assessment & burn preparation
   3. Operate and service small machinery, operate and offside larger machinery.
   4. Mix and apply herbicides, work with hazardous substances.
   5. Monitor flora/fauna, conduct surveys day or night.
   6. Carry out field works in terrestrial, aquatic, alpine and forest environments.
   7. Operate four-wheel drive vehicle(s) on & offroad and in uneven terrain.
   8. Follow any other lawful directive(s) on or off Country as instructed by line management, the Biik Leadership team or higher level Biik staff.
7. Undertake property maintenance work on TLaWC properties, depots, office complexes and alike premises.
8. Utilise apps, software, hardware and devices to deliver administration tasks when required.
9. Operate safely in work environments where you are likely to be exposed to extremes in temperature, dust, smoke, dirt, have steep and un-even terrain, exposure to UV radiation, snakes, insects, mud, water, snow and alike
10. Participate in vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance. Operate equipment, plant and vehicles in accordance with training and accreditation.