Manager, Aboriginal Strategy and Partnerships

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: 999

**About the Organisation**

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors. EPA acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and traditional custodians of the land and water on which we live work and depend.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

**The EPA Experience**
- See the impact in the communities we live in. At EPA you see your work first-hand solving problems for communities and environment.
- Professional development and learning opportunities to support you in your career
- Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
- Opportunity to live and work and/ or travel regionally.

**About the role**:
This is an exciting leadership opportunity with both national and local community impact. The work of your team and your community partners will deliver outcomes that connect environment protection with traditional owner cultural values and aspirations. You will build partnerships with Traditional Owner groups and key stakeholders. You will oversee the delivery and updating of EPA’s Aboriginal Inclusion Action Plan and strengthen the EPA’s capacity as a culturally safe and inclusive organisation.

**In this role you will**:

- Manage the Aboriginal Strategy and Partnerships Unit to achieve high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.
- Lead the Aboriginal Strategy and Partnerships Unit in building, maintaining, and leveraging strategic relationships and partnerships - across EPA, broader government and with communities.
- Build cultural safety and foster culturally appropriate regulatory approaches across the organisation.

**Skills and experience**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal cultures and societies including Traditional Owner groups.
- Experience leading a small team including managing people, planning, performance and finances
- Demonstrated ability to deliver organisational outcomes through partnerships.
- Ability to think outside the square, a willingness to try new things and a genuine desire to learn, share knowledge and make a difference.

**To see the full position description**:Click Here**

**How to apply**

Applicants Should Submit:

- CV and Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.

**Need to know more?**

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

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