Program Manager - Cultural Fire

About the role

Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is recruiting a Program Manager for its Cultural Fire program, based in Alexandra, Victoria. The role leads the development and implementation of a Taungurung Cultural Fire Program that restores Cultural Fire knowledge and practice in line with the values, goals and objectives of the Taungurung Nation. It sits in the Biocultural Landscapes Department, within the Cultural Land Management team, and reports to the Director, Cultural Land Management. The position is full-time and fixed term for 2 years.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of a Taungurung Cultural Fire Strategic Plan, including strategic planning, an operational implementation plan and program evaluation.
• Support the Taungurung community in reactivating Cultural Fire knowledge and practice.
• Lead implementation of the program and act as a key contact for State Land and Fire Management agencies and private landholders.
• Help Taungurung people heal, apply, monitor and adapt fire practice, working with other CLM programs, the Biocultural Knowledge Emergence team and Biik Land Management.
• Develop fire management plans for Taungurung-owned properties and partner with State land and fire managers on public land.
• Work with Biik Land Management on an Ecological Fire service offer and partnerships with DEECA and other agencies.
• Co-design organisational and human resource policies and procedures for the program.
• Engage with other Nations and the State, and establish research and monitoring partnerships.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification or industry experience in cultural land management, land and fire management, fire ecology, natural resource management, waterway/catchment management, community development or social sciences.
• Understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Owners and recognition of Taungurung as Traditional Owners.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with Traditional Owners and a commitment to self-determination.
• Physical ability to walk on uneven surfaces, drive off-road and sit at a desk for long periods.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems for collecting, manipulating, analysing and managing spatial data.
• Excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

What we offer

• Paid days off during Christmas and on your birthday.
• Access to TLaWC pool vehicles.
• NFP salary sacrifice benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.

To apply, submit a document addressing the key selection criteria, a resume and details of two professional referees to the council's jobs email.