Wurundjeri Liaison Action Officer

Job DescriptionFixed Term 12 months Contract, (Part time 15. 2)$97,099. 24 (pro-rata) plus SuperannuationJoin the City Services & Living teamHume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The role is accountable to the WWCHAC Policy and Partnerships Unit Manager for strategic guidance and the Chain of Ponds Collaboration Lead for administrative support and takes guidance from the Wurundjeri Council and wider Chain of Ponds Collaboration. What you’ll be doing:

Build and sustain relationships with and between WWCHAC and CoP, and seek involvement from, a diverse range of members across the two groups. Convene and facilitate meetings of the CoP Cultural Heritage Working Group (to be formed)Plan, deliver and report on Cultural projects listed in the Chain of Ponds Prospectus 2025-2028. Prepare agendas, minutes and reports to support the function of the Cultural Heritage Working Group. Share learnings from project to project and contribute to building capacity (for integration of cultural values into projects) across the 2 groups.

Identify, plan and project manage other WWCHAC and CoP- inspired projects to progress the integration of cultural values, past and present, within the landscape of the Moonee Ponds Creek catchment. (not including CHMPs as they are a separate statutory process). Facilitate WWCHAC and COP members to provide advice, guidance and input to projects as required. Advocate for Cultural Heritage uplift across the Moonee Ponds Creek catchment and promote collaborative partnership within WWCHAC and CoP and across their partners.

Seek opportunities to raise the profile for completed projects and successes in integrating Wurundjeri Cultural Values into projects, across the catchment and other catchments. Work with the WWCHAC Policy and Partnerships Unit Manager and CoP Collaboration Lead to secure funding for future projects. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: The following knowledge and skills are required to be utilised: Collaboration, ability to create and encourage a cooperative environment, and facilitate and build capacity.

Demonstrated Project Management experience, ability to plan and deliver complex projects in conjunction with a number of stakeholdersExperience and skills in the principles and processes of community development (including activities in relation to community engagement, advocacy, consultation, participation, strengthening and empowerment). Collaboration, ability to create and encourage a cooperative environment. Awareness of existing legislation, regulations and policies regarding self determination, cultural rights and cultural heritage in VictoriaKnowledge of current issues relating to First Nations cultural rights and advocacyUnderstanding of issues influencing people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Certifications & QualificationsThe following qualifications and experience are required for the position: EssentialUnderstanding of Indigenous communities and decision making processesUnderstanding of basic Microsoft office suiteInterpersonal skills and relationship management, building effective and enduring relationships that positively impact individual and business performance. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, consultation, negotiation and advocacy including with senior management, business and government partners and key community stakeholders. Current driver’s licence. DesirableIndigenous water: knowledge of current indigenous water rights in Victoria.

Why Hume City Council?A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work.

We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. Additional InformationPosition Description