Manager, Traditional Owner Outcomes, Land Justice

4 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

Multiple roles available - 2x ongoing
An exciting and unique opportunity exists for talented and passionate individuals to join the Land Justice Unit as Manager, Traditional Owner Outcomes, to progress the Victorian Government's nation leading work with First Peoples through their strategic leadership and high-quality public administration.
The responsibilities of the Land Justice Unit include leading the Government's negotiation and implementation of agreements under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) (TOS Act) and resolution of claims made under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
As the Manager, Traditional Owner Outcomes, Land Justice Unit you will effectively manage projects in the Business Plan to achieve the Government's objectives and priorities under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 and Native Title Act 1993, ensuring that policy options are well-researched, and evidence based. Assisting the Director to provide high level strategic, technical and authoritative advice to the Board of Management and ministers on developments in native title, land justice and related areas will also be a requirement of this role.
Please note, a relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, humanities or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience is a desirable requirement for this role.
About you
- Knowledge of native title, land rights, or equivalent processes and the broad issues affecting Victorian traditional owner groups
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent people management skills

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.



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