Treaty Program Manager

The Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people – a people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country and culture. As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being. TLaWC’s focus is to preserve the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which occupies a large part of Central Victoria. Join us in this exciting chapter of the Taungurung story as we restore and build upon heritage for current and future generations of Taungurung people, uniting proudly beneath the sovereign flag in care for Country and community. Benefits to working with TLaWC include: Paid days off over the Christmas period and your birthday Access to TLaWC pool vehicles NFP Salary sacrifice benefits Training and development opportunities Confidential EAP Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community Working with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country Status: 12 months fixed term Full Time Location: Broadford with flexible arrangements available at TLaWC Primary Function The Treaty Program Manager will lead the delivery of the Taungurung Treaty project plan. This includes formation of the Taungurung Treaty Delegation, engaging legal counsel and the development of legal strategy, and providing programmatic support to the Taungurung Treaty Delegation. The role will also coordinate the engagement within TLaWC and the Taungurung community to prepare for Treaty negotiations. Key Duties • Responsible for the delivery of Treaty progression within the Treaty Readiness project • Lead the development of the Treaty Delegation • Engage legal counsel and support development of legal strategy • Establish governance processes and refine the TLaWC decision-making guide in the context of Treaty, including documenting community authorisation processes • Support the development of contract agreements with specialists/legal counsel to deliver Taungurung self-determined Treaty • Lead engagement with the First Peoples Assembly, Treaty Authority and Treaty partners Support engagement with the Taungurung community on Treaty matters, including: o Providing a single point of contact for Treaty matters and agreement making processes o Information collation, sharing and providing an avenue for Taungurung community to raise questions, issues and concerns o Support the Taungurung representative on the Assembly to undertake their duties as an Assembly representative • Support pathways for Taungurung community to share information, raise questions and have a voice in Treaty related matters • Actively seek funding to support Treaty progression and related nation-building activities • Support the Working Group with co-development and co-delivery of Cultural safety • Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work environment for all staff • Comply with IP and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property guidelines and policies If you have any questions regarding this position please contact - Emily Loughron 0427 480 056 To apply: Submit the following documents to jobs@taungurung.com.au; For Full Position description please visit Document addressing the key selection criteria Resume Details of two professional referees Applications close Wednesday 6th November 2024