Grampians Recovery Project - Senior Recovery Project Officer

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1000020SRO

Support the recovery of the Grampians region by coordinating projects that protect and enhance Aboriginal Cultural Heritage while contributing to environmental and infrastructure recovery outcomes. Working closely with Traditional Owners and key stakeholders, you'll provide cultural heritage advice, project leadership and partnership coordination to deliver meaningful long-term outcomes.

• Play a key role in protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage while supporting recovery efforts across the Grampians region following significant disturbance events.
• Work closely with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties and government agencies to deliver meaningful cultural and environmental outcomes.
• Lead complex recovery projects that combine cultural heritage protection, stakeholder engagement and project management.

About Parks Victoria

At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about protecting and enhancing Victoria's natural and cultural landscapes while working in partnership with Traditional Owners to care for Country. We're seeking a Senior Recovery Project Officer to support recovery activities across the Grampians region, ensuring Aboriginal Cultural Heritage is protected and respected throughout environmental, cultural and infrastructure recovery programs.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that supports the protection of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and environmental recovery.
• The opportunity to work alongside Traditional Owners and key partners to deliver lasting outcomes.
• A collaborative and values-driven team environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to play a key role in significant recovery projects across one of Victoria's most important landscapes.

The Opportunity

The Grampians Recovery Project - Senior Recovery Project Officer delivers and coordinates environmental, cultural and infrastructure recovery activities following significant disturbance events across the Grampians region. The role works in partnership with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties and other key stakeholders to ensure Aboriginal Cultural Heritage protection is embedded into recovery planning and delivery.

In this role, you'll provide expert advice on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage identificati on, assessment and protection, support compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, coordinate stakeholders and contribute to project reporting and governance. You'll work closely with Traditional Owner organisations, Parks Victoria staff and external agencies to deliver culturally informed recovery outcomes that benefit Traditional Owners, local communities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recovery programs that align with Parks Victoria's strategic and environmental recovery priorities.
• Provide technical expertise to support Aboriginal Cultural Heritage protection and recovery initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, project partners and stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to staff delivering priority recovery projects.
• Manage project reporting, governance requirements and resource planning activities.
• Promote cultural heritage protection, environmental stewardship and continuous improvement.
• Participate in emergency response and recovery activities when required.

About You

You are a culturally aware project professional with strong experience in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage protection, environmental recovery or natural resource management. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders, communicate effectively on complex matters and are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for Traditional Owners and communities.

You'll bring:

• Relevant qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management, cultural heritage management or a related dis cipline.
• Detailed knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation, governance and policy frameworks in Victoria.
• Experience in project coordination, recovery programs or cultural heritage protection within government, conservation or land management environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with Traditional Owners and partner organisations.
• Excellent communication, reporting and relationship-building capabilities.

Application Close date: Wednesday 16th of September 2026

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Applications close Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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