Advert ID: 20024740
Title:
Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer
Advertiser:
Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC)
Location:
Breakaway Creek, VIC
Salary etc:
$95,000 - $100,000 p.a. + super.
ABOUT GMTOAC
Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (GMTOAC) was established by the Gunditjmara in 2005 asserting sovereignty to continue connection to, care and protect Gunditjmara Country and to progress rights and interests in cultural identity, social justice, native title, cultural heritage and land justice for Gunditjmara Country and its peoples. Through GMTOAC, Gunditjmara ensure that our cultural obligations and responsibilities which arise from Gunditjmara Country. Under Gunditjmara lore/law, custom and beliefs are upheld and recognised for the protection and benefit of traditional lands and waters and to show respect to Gunditjmara Ancestors and Elders.
GMTOAC maintains a strong connection between the Gunditjmara Native Title holders, Gunditjmara Country and staff who are a conduit protecting, progressing and documenting the continuing culture, traditions, language, crafts and practices of the Gunditjmara. The organisation is a not-for-profit organisation with a commercial subsidiary company, Gunditj Mirring Services T/as Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism (BBCLT). The organisation is responsible to its members, the Native Title holders of the Gunditjmara Country in Southwest Victoria.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation World Heritage listing of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in July 2019 has consolidated opportunities for GMTOAC to manage significant Gunditjmara Country and share it with the world through tourism enterprises. Alongside recognition of other GMTOAC programs, the World Heritage listing has elevated an already unique work experience on Gunditjmara Country, bringing global potential and responsibilities. Gunditjmara Country is a unique place with universal heritage values. The cultural landscape demonstrates how Gunditjmara worked with the natural resources and environment of the Victorian Southwest region to establish a permanent infrastructure of human society over the past 30,000 years and beyond. With the increased exposure of this World Heritage site, it has allowed GMTOAC to rapidly expand with future growth and strong management needed to ensure the opportunities are utilised for the benefit of the community.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer (Executive Officer) is an employee of the GMTOAC and whose role is to implement and ensure compliance of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape World Heritage Strategic Management Framework and to provide secretariat support to the Budj Bim World Heritage Steering Committee (Steering Committee). The role would also provide leadership to the two Budj Bim World Heritage Officers, support the committee, the organisation, its members and Gunditjmara with the understanding and implementation of the Framework.
Reporting to the Executive Manager of Mirring, you will assist GMTOAC’s members, Gunditjmara and GMTOAC staff to be engaged and ensure participation in the protection and management of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape.
The Executive Officer and the Steering Committee will ensure Budj Bim is managed and protected according to the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) and the World Heritage Convention.
The Executive Officer and the Steering Committee will oversee operations of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape World Heritage Strategic Management Framework, advise the State and Commonwealth Environment Ministers on the protection and promotion of Budj Bim, and provide input into initiatives that promote Budj Bim World Heritage values to national and international communities.
The Executive Officer will also work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, particularly through Tourism and Caring for Country programs.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities & Accountabilities
The Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer will assist the Executive Manager of Mirring to implement the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape World Heritage Strategic Management Framework, project activities and accountabilities. The Executive Officer, on behalf of Gunditjmara, will coordinate and manage the activities of the Steering Committee as outlined below:
These key responsibilities and performance standards may be modified from time to time to ensure that the desired project outcomes are achieved.
Employee Risk Management Responsibilities (including OH&S)
The following items are the duties of each employee:
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualifications
A relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution is desired.
Specialist/Technical Expertise
Knowledge and Skills
These key responsibilities and performance standards may be modified from time to time to ensure that the desired project outcomes are achieved.
Conditions of Employment
Eligibility
Successful applicants must be able to provide proof that they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders descent; identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and are accepted by their community as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
GMTOAC is an equal opportunity employer – If you believe you may be unable to achieve a positive check result, we have the ability to review your results and act with discretion. This allows us to employ staff only if we consider the outcome of this record will not have any negative impact to GMTOAC operations or reputation, or the role the staff member is completing.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20024740Date published:
04-Feb-2025
Closing date:
24-Feb-2025