CareerPlan

Registered Aboriginal Party Manager – (Identified Role)

Frankston, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Cultural Heritage Unit to ensure the protection and preservation of Bunurong cultural heritage and compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

Role type

Executive-level Registered Aboriginal Party Manager

Builds

Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) and strategic cultural heritage management frameworks

Domain

Indigenous cultural heritage management and legal compliance

Required skills

Strategic leadership, operational management, stakeholder engagement, budgeting and resource planning, knowledge of Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, CHMP development, team performance management, negotiation

Preferred skills

Heritage Advisor status or Archaeologist qualifications, experience with Traditional Owners and Elders, public forum representation

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Cultural Heritage Unit, Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and cultural heritage protocols, Provide expert advice to the CEO and Board on cultural heritage matters, Oversee the development and implementation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), Manage high-level stakeholder engagement with government and industry, Lead the Unit's staff performance and succession planning, Oversee budgeting and funding applications, Represent the organization in public forums and negotiations