Manager Aboriginal Partnerships and Engagement

2 weeks ago

Mildura, Victoria, Australia Mallee Catchment Management Authority Full time $130,000 per year

Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority. Our role it is to facilitate integrated and ecologically sustainable management of natural, cultural, and productive landscapes. The Mallee CMA region covers 3.9 million hectares – about one fifth of Victoria. It is the largest catchment area in the state and runs along the Murray River from Nyah to the South Australian border, and south through vast dryland cropping areas and public reserves.

About the opportunity

An exciting, challenging and meaningful role is now available at Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) within the Operations and Community team. This role is aligned to support and deliver upon key objectives and performance indicators as listed under The Living Murray (TLM) program, Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration (VMFRP) program, Restoring Flows to the Mallee Floodplain (RFMF) program, Aboriginal Water Officer program and the Land and Water Partnerships program.

This role is considered pivotal in supporting the alignment between current natural resource management practices and historic and modern cultural water values and activities. By joining us, you'll be at the center of crucial engagement work with Traditional Owners and local communities across some of the most culturally and environmentally significant reaches of the River Murray in Victoria.

This is a full-time permanent position, with a salary of $130,000, plus superannuation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar position with an understanding of NRM, cultural heritage and indigenous engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading a team, with experience in program and/or project management, delivering community and/or environmental benefits and outcomes.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communications skills demonstrating a high attention to detail and an ability to effectively engage with the Indigenous community through various platforms.
  • Implementation of effective strategies used to plan and facilitate engagement activities, demonstrating an ability to establish and maintain rapport with key stakeholders and local communities, including Aboriginal communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise, delegate, manage time and multiple demands to meet tight deadlines.

What we offer

At Mallee CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Generous employment conditions including the option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A great workplace culture

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role, download the position description from the right-side menu. To discuss this position further, please contact Human Resources on

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Mallee CMA is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage a wide-ranging gender balanced candidate pool inclusive of all, including Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants.

Apply now – click on the apply button to submit your application.

Applications close Monday 5pm AEST on 13/10/2025.

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