Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $107,178 - $115,111
Grade: PVO6
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1000020SRO
About Parks Victoria:
At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about protecting and enhancing Victoria's natural and cultural landscapes while working in partnership with Traditional Owners to care for Country. We're seeking a Senior Recovery Project Officer to support recovery activities across the Grampians region, ensuring Aboriginal Cultural Heritage is protected and respected throughout environmental, cultural and infrastructure recovery programs. We offer:The Grampians Recovery Project - Senior Recovery Project Officer delivers and coordinates environmental, cultural and infrastructure recovery activities following significant disturbance events across the Grampians region. The role works in partnership with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties and other key stakeholders to ensure Aboriginal Cultural Heritage protection is embedded into recovery planning and delivery.
In this role, you'll provide expert advice on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage identificati on, assessment and protection, support compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, coordinate stakeholders and contribute to project reporting and governance. You'll work closely with Traditional Owner organisations, Parks Victoria staff and external agencies to deliver culturally informed recovery outcomes that benefit Traditional Owners, local communities and the environment.
You are a culturally aware project professional with strong experience in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage protection, environmental recovery or natural resource management. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders, communicate effectively on complex matters and are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for Traditional Owners and communities.
Your application will need to include:
Application Close date: Wednesday 16th of September 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Heather Threadgold on [email protected] or apply online!
If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.
If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.
Employment Requirements
Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.