Director, Cultural Land Management
Core
Lead the strategic direction of the Cultural Land Management team to drive the vision for how Taungurung people care for and govern Country, overseeing programs like Cultural Water, Forest, Fire, and Parks.
Role type
Senior leadership director (cultural land management & policy)
Builds
Strategic Cultural Land Management Strategy, Cultural Landscape Pilots, and governance frameworks for Taungurung Country
Domain
Indigenous cultural heritage, natural resource management, and public policy
Required skills
strategic planning, program co-design, complex project management, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, team leadership, OHSMS implementation
Preferred skills
participatory natural resource management experience, treaty and land management knowledge
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Engage with State agencies to deliver a comprehensive Cultural Land Management Strategy; Establish and deliver strategic Cultural Landscape Pilots; Manage staff and ensure consistent approach to Country management; Oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance for grant funding; Provide specialist technical advice on culturally informed NRM; Lead work to advance Taungurung rights in governance and planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
