Senior Project Officer
Level 6 | Full time – Permanent
Work closely with Noongar people and Corporations in the South West Region to deliver on Noongar land and economic development aspirations and outcomes
Immerse yourself in delivering Noongar economic development outcomes with a specific focus on sustainable land and sea opportunities such as carbon farming, bushfoods and regenerative agriculture
Work with Noongar people and across government to develop and implement initiatives under the Noongar Economic Participation Framework and support the economic and cultural activation of the Noongar Land Estate.
Be involved in delivering and reporting on Commitments under the National Closing the Gap initiative
What will your typical day look like?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with DPIRD’s dynamic and state-wide Aboriginal Economic Development team. You will work closely with the six Noongar Regional Corporations, the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC) and across government to support the development and implementation of Noongar land and economic initiatives. The Senior Project officer will work with Noongar people and key stakeholders to promote and support land and sea enterprises in emerging industries such as carbon farming, bush foods and regenerative agriculture. Days will be varied and engaging involving travel across regional Western Australia to engage with stakeholders and implement activities. Work will include creating and maintaining strong stakeholder relations with Aboriginal, government and industry organisations, developing and managing projects, reporting on obligations and contributing to State and Federal policy frameworks.
We currently have a permanent full-time position available for immediate filling with the vacancy location open for flexibility and consideration. The locations available for this vacancy include Perth Metropolitan Area, Peel Region, South West Region, Great Southern Region and Wheatbelt Region.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience working closely with Aboriginal people and be experienced in project, financial and contract management. You will have strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to provide strategic advice, deliver project reporting and prepare high level correspondence such as Ministerial Briefing Notes. Ideally, you will have knowledge in land management and associated State and Federal land programs.
Need further information?
To have a confidential discussion, contact Daisy Goodwin Project Manager Native Title via email daisy.goodwin@dpird.wa.gov.au or on 0459 867 908 (during business hours).
CLOSING DATE: Monday 7 November 2022 at 4:00 PM WST.
For more details including essential criteria, please see the attached JDF at the link.