Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Gippsland
Reference: 328
The Manager, Heritage and Cultural Values will lead a team to ensure the development of strategic, operational and tactical plans for forest and fire management appropriately consider and manage for the protection of Aboriginal cultural and historical heritage places, objects and values, and identify strategic opportunities to manage heritage values more effectively.
The Manager will develop effective working relationships with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal parties, partner agencies, First People-State Relations and Heritage Victoria to enable effective collaboration of heritage protection and management on public land. The Manager will also contribute to building an inclusive and high performing workforce that is community focussed, collaborative, professional and engaged.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Gippsland Region with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on 14 October 2025.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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