Advocacy and Engagement Manager – Alexandra / Broadford

A rewarding employment opportunity for an Advocacy and Engagement Manager has become available at the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC). We are the corporate representative of the Taungurung people. As a Registered Aboriginal Party (2009), TLaWC serves to uphold the interests of Taungurung people with respect to Culture and Country.

The Advocacy and Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and managing a range of community programs that directly benefit Taungurung people and contribute to their social, cultural, and emotional well-being.

• Status: Full Time
• Term: Ongoing
• Location: Alexandra or Broadford Negotiable, with flexibility for some work from home

TLAWC are supportive of secondment opportunities.

Benefits to working with TLaWC

• Paid days off over the Christmas period
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community

Key Duties

• Provide Management, leadership and support to the Community and Culture team
• Work closely with the COO, employees and Taungurung community to develop further community programs and opportunities
• Manage the planning and conduct of community camps and the delivery of specialist programs dealing with such matters as lateral violence and inter-generational trauma
• Lead the development and implementation of community benefits programs (eg the Bringing the Mob Home initiative and Sorry Business assistance)
• Oversee the building and improvement of the members’ database and online portal
• Oversee Taungurung’s language revitalisation program and the operation of the Language Reference Group
• Seek additional funding sources for TLaWC community projects
• Lead the process of program reporting, review and assessment
• Oversee the convening, functionality and compliance of the Elders Advisory Group , Community & Culture Advisory Group and Youth Program
• Develop initiatives to increase the health and well-being of the Taungurung people
• Develop strong partnerships with relevant organisations and agencies
• Oversee for the development of school engagement and cultural education programs
• Develop and lead a highly motivated and suitably skilled staff team
• Lead and support implementation of an effective OHSMS through allocation of required resources. Direct and support employees to contribute to the effectiveness of OHSMS.

To apply

Download the job description from www.taungurung.com.au/careers

Submit the following documents via the “Apply Now” button.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

If you have any questions before making a formal application, please contact – Bonnie 0430 152 342