Description:
THE ORGANISATION
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC) is a formally recognized Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) responsible for protecting and managing Cultural Heritage. The RAP boundaries extend beyond the Native Title-recognized boundaries, including Winchelsea in the east and reaching the furthest point of Landsborough in the north.
As the representative body, EMAC advocates for the collective group, advancing their Native Title rights, protecting cultural heritage, providing policy advice, and leading key initiatives aligned with the rights, aspirations, and assertions of the EMAC community. They actively strive to enhance the cultural and economic capacity and independence of Eastern Maar citizens by pursuing and implementing their economic and social aspirations, notably through the Victorian Registered Aboriginal Party regime.
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Fire Officer will build Eastern Maar citizens skills, capacity and knowledge in fire management, and build an understanding of traditional fire use and management across partner agencies.
The Fire Officer will support regional partnerships and programs related to landscape-scale fire management policy and practice.
To support the self-determination of Traditional Owners to enable EMAC to pursue Cultural fire practices which will enable economic, social, and cultural rights and fulfil obligations to care for the EMAC Country.
To enable EMAC to participate in decision-making relating to fire management matters and reforms that inform the activities of fire management agencies.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build Eastern Maar citizens skills, capacity and knowledge in fire management.
- Build an understanding of traditional fire use and management across partner agencies.
- Represent EMAC in regional partnerships and programs related to landscape-scale fire management policy and practice, acting as the key contact point for EMAC.
- Coordinate training, development and deployment of Eastern Maar Citizens in general firefighting.
- Coordinate burn planning, including pre & post-fire surveys.
- Coordinate small-scale seed collection and revegetation activities.
- Build and maintain relationships between EMAC and the State's various firefighting agencies and industry networks.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to engage with, influence and build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Maintains a communication style that is honest, transparent, collaborative, supportive, and accountable.
- Understanding of natural resource management including the use and management of fire in the landscape.
- Knowledge of Eastern Maar Country, culture, values and customs.
- Ability to clearly define tasks and prioritise accordingly.
DESIRABLE
- Experience in producing concise, coherent and high-quality written documents.
- Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory framework in which EMAC operates.
WORKING FOR EASTERN MAAR ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
What sets us apart….
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
- Salary Packaging (or Salary Sacrificing) benefits are available in accordance with the ATO approved rates for Public Benevolent Institutions, currently $15,900 + Meal Entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per year.
- Paid Christmas break in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- A friendly and supportive culture.
- Professional Development Opportunities.