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Project Officer - First Nations RelationshipsThe MDBA undertakes activities that support the sustainable and integrated management of the water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin in a way that best meets the social, economic and environmental needs of the Basin and its communities.About the RoleThe Project Officer works with First Nations people, communities, and organisations to deliver relationship management support, engagement advice, and on-ground insights in collaboration with the MDBA''s First Nations Policy and Engagement teams.Key DutiesProvide project management support and administration, including contractual and financial reporting within the program''s portfolio.Contribute to fostering Cultural Safety for First Nations people and MDBA staff.Assist in developing accurate and persuasive briefs, correspondence, and communication materials as required.Capabilities & AttributesOrganise your workflow effectively and develop and maintain internal and external relationships.Engage with stakeholders on policy, project, or operational issues, responding to their needs and expectations.Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes for the program.Make decisions within defined parameters, based on a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.Demonstrate understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communicate sensitively and effectively with them.Qualifications and experience in natural and cultural resource management disciplines such as ecology, anthropology, community development, environmental science, or cultural heritage.Experience with First Nations engagement in land and sea management.Satisfy all other MDBA engagement requirements, including health and character clearance.Eligibility CriteriaMust be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.Must be accepted by their community as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.How to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at (email protected) for further information.Please submit your application in Word format by 10am, 22nd April 2025.About FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment SolutionsWe are a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed-term contracts, and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.Our head office is based in Canberra, with a national reach across all Australian states and territories, including regional and remote areas.We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land throughout Australia and pay our respects to their cultures, elders past, present, and emerging.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To assist with your application, include any relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr