Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $107,178 - $115,111
Grade: PVO6
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/291026/1955140TOEC
About the role
The Traditional Owner Engagement Coordinator - Central West supports the delivery of coordinated, culturally informed and respectful engagement with Traditional Owner Corporations across the Central West transition, which implements the Victorian Government's accepted VEAC Central West recommendations through the Parks and Public Land Legislation Amendment Act 2025. The legislation created new and expanded national parks, conservation parks, regional parks and reserves, and provides for the transfer of direct management responsibilities to Parks Victoria. The role will help Parks Victoria prepare for this transition, supporting clear communication about what is changing, what remains unchanged in the short term, and how Traditional Owner partnerships, rights, interests, and cultural authority are considered through implementation.
About the Team
The Aboriginal Engagement and Partnerships Division provides strategic direction and culturally sound advice to guide Parks Victoria and empower staff to genuinely partner and meaningfully engage with Traditional Owners, including through joint management of parks and reserves.
The Division also provides cultural heritage management advice and oversees the implementation of organizational wide strategies and frameworks to advance Aboriginal Self Determination; employment outcomes and cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and Partners that Parks Victoria works with.
We're looking for someone with:
Your application will need to include:
Application Close date: Sunday 22nd November 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Michael Smith 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.
This position is an “identified position” where “special measures” will be applied to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, however all applicants are eligible and welcome to apply.