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Direct reports: Cultural Lead and two Project Leads.TLaWCThe Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) acts as the voice of the Taungurung people a people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country and culture.As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being.TLaWCs focus is to preserve the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which occupies a large part of Central Victoria.Advocacy and Enablement DepartmentThis role sits within the Advocacy and Enablement Department, which is made up of five (5) multidisciplinary teams within Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC): Advocacy andEngagement, People and Workplace Culture, Partnerships and Agreements, Finance Services, and wawa biik Cultural Experiences.The Advocacy and Enablement Department is an integral cog in the entire operations of TLaWC, driving core business functions and the strategic corporate and community priorities as set out in the TLaWC Strategic Plan2021-2025 .Advocacy and Engagement TeamThe Advocacy and Engagement Team supports the revitalisation of cultural practice in the Taungurung Community and takes guidance from community on project and program priorities.The team is responsible for the development and delivery of community programs, events and activities as well as the convening of community advisory groups including language and Elders Advisory groups and the administration of TLaWC community benefit programs.Primary FunctionThe Manager - Community Engagement is responsible for developing and managing a range of community projects, programs and engagement activities that directly benefit Taungurung people and contribute to their social, cultural, and emotional well-being. This role is also the main conduit for community to connect into organisational projects.Key Duties:Provide management, leadership and support to the Community Engagement Team to empower and enable their abilities to deliver against workplansWork closely with the COO, employees and Taungurung community to develop further community programs and opportunities to contribute to the social, cultural, and emotional well-being of Taungurung peopleManage the planning and delivery of community camps and the delivery of specialist community programs in partnership with relevant internal and external stakeholdersLead the development and implementation of community benefits programs (eg the Bringing the Mob Home initiative and Sorry Business assistance)Lead the building and improvement of the members database and online portal including to uplift membership engagement broadlyLead the convening, functionality and compliance of community advisory groupsOversee Taungurungs language revitalistion program and the operation of the Language Reference GroupSupport the development of school engagement and cultural education programsSeek additional funding sources for TLaWC community projectsDevelop and deliver initiatives to increase the health and well-being of the Taungurung peopleDevelop and maintain strong partnerships with relevant organisations and agenciesRole Requirements:Tasks that involve a degree of flexibility such as walking on uneven surfacesDriving off road across a variety of landscapes and gradientsLong periods of time spent sedentary at a deskReasonable level of health and fitness required to perform the inherent requirements of the roleKey Selection CriteriaRelevant tertiary qualifications, which may include community development, social work, Aboriginal studies, psychology, or other social scienceDemonstrable experience in supervising, leading and coordinating a team across different functions, projects and capacities for the successful achievement of projectsWell-developed strategic thinking and planning skillsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal peopleAbility to work calmly and consistently under pressure, and to prioritise and effectively manage multiple competing work tasks in a demanding environmentHighly developed and demonstrated communication skills both interpersonal and in writingKnowledge and understanding of the political, social and economic environment affecting Aboriginal Victorians and, specifically, of the provisions of the Traditional Owner Settlement ActA high level of competence in digital programs and applications especially in relation to financial and information managementExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise, engage, coordinate, and negotiate across stakeholders and collaborators with a wide range of expertise and backgrounds.Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrable management and team leadership ability.Victorian Drivers licensePersonal Attributes:Good professional judgment and confident decision-making in relation to core dutiesStrong leadership skills and experienceHigh ethical standards and personal integrityAbility to maintain confidentiality in relation to sensitive informationStrong organisation and time management habitsA high degree of emotional intelligenceTo work with TLaWC applicants must have:An understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Owners and the recognition of Taungurung as Traditional OwnersAn ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Traditional OwnersA commitment to self determinationAdherence to the code of conductCompany OverviewTaungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) was registered 16 July 2009 as the Registered Aboriginal Party that represents the interests of the Taungurung people. TLaWC is the corporate representative and face of the Taungurung people and serves to uphold their interests with respect to culture and country.The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community''s continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. #J-18808-Ljbffr