Assistant Director TUMRA Program

at  Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

THE POSITION

We are seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person with strong Program and Contract Management skills, and demonstrated engagement experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position requires a detailed understanding of the cultural connection of Traditional Owners with the Great Barrier Reef. The position will work closely with Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owners and other First Nations people including remote communities, corporations and bodies established to assist First Nations people and business.
This position is within the TUMRA Section which is responsible for Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements (TUMRA) and Sea Country Values Mapping Programs.
This Assistant Director position is responsible for providing strategic support to the TUMRA Section, providing leadership and direction to the team. This requires demonstrated ability to develop and lead a culturally inclusive, dynamic and innovative team, paving the way for transformational change. Represent the team to develop and maintain a strong and sustainable partnership with Traditional Owners in order to oversee the negotiation, development and implementation of multi-jurisdictional traditional sea country estate management that aligns with Traditional Owner aspirations, self-determination and cultural heritage protection.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and is only open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants (further information is provided in the eligibility requirements of the position description).
The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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