Project Officer-Environmental Water

2 weeks ago

Bendigo Goldfields Macedon Ranges, Australia Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Full time $88,000 per year

Ready to walk with Djaara to heal Djandak's rivers &
wetlands? Then join our Gatjin team as an Environmental Water Project Officer

Our Gatjin (water) team works across
rivers, creeks, wetlands, and billabongs – places that hold deep cultural
meaning – to restore their health and strengthen their connection to community.

  • Salary
    Starting from - $88k + superannuation
  • Full-Time
    on-going position
  • Option
    of a 9 day fortnight
  • Bendigo
    Location - Da Dja Wurrung Country

Why DJAARA?

DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung
and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation's areas of
responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan
The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and
sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our
living culture, our lands, and waters to be in good condition and actively
managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture, and rights of all
Dja Dja Wurrung People.

To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website 

The role

We're looking for a Gatjin Project Officer who is passionate
about protecting waterways and embedding cultural knowledge into environmental
projects. This is a hands-on role, split between on-Country monitoring and
community engagement, as well as project planning and reporting.

In this role, you will:

  • Support
    the delivery of cultural and environmental water projects guided by Djaara
    priorities.
  • Spend
    time on Djandak conducting water monitoring, reading Country, and
    recording cultural findings.
  • Support
    Aboriginal Water Assessments and ensure cultural protocols are followed in
    every project.
  • Work
    alongside Djaara Members, Elders, community partners, and government
    agencies to care for Gatjin.
  • Contribute
    to educational materials and knowledge sharing about Gatjin projects.

You'll bring:

  • Experience
    or awareness of working with Traditional Owners and respecting cultural
    authority.
  • Qualifications
    or experience in water management, environmental science, ecology, or
    Aboriginal cultural studies.
  • Strong
    communication skills and a willingness to learn.
  • A
    self-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and as part
    of a team.
  • Commitment
    to safe work practices and cultural protocols.

There are many benefits of working at DJAARA.

  • Contributing
    to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
  • Training
    and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
  • A
    portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal
    expenses.
  • Additional
    tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
  • Flexible
    work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged.
  • Access
    to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • The
    expected salary range is $88k  + super (based on experience)
  • Option
    of working a 9-day fortnight.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please
submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

DJAARA is committed to a safe working environment and if
successful you will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment and
required background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Need more information?

If you require additional information, please contact Conan
Peterson for a yarn on

The Position Description which can be found at will also provide further
information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the
primary purpose of the position.

APPLY NOW - Applications closing August

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