Title:  Manager, Traditional Owner Outcomes

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

People, Legal and Governance is a Group within DTP responsible for providing business-enabling people, legal and corporate services functions to drive a high-performance culture, timely and accessible legal advice and services, and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

About the Role
Full time – Ongoing

Reporting to the Executive Director First Peoples Self Determination and Reform, the Manager Traditional Owner Outcomes plays a critical role supporting and coordinating input into DTP’s negotiation and implementation of agreements and resolution of claims under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) (TOS Act) and resolutions of claim made under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

To access the position description, please click link here.

This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

People who Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration

Position Outcomes

• Identify, lead and achieve timely, effective outcomes, while enhancing relationships with Traditional Owners, their representatives, and related Traditional Owner stakeholders.
• Lead the development, implementation and governance of the Portfolio’s obligations under the TOS Act and Native Title Act 1993, including RAP Partnership Agreements, ensuring that policy options are well-researched, and evidence based.
• Coordinate Portfolio consultation processes to develop policies or positions in relation to the TOS Act and Native Title Act 1993, ensuring that relationships are strengthened by co-design, co- sponsoring and collaboration.
• Assist the Executive Director to provide high level strategic, technical and authoritative advice to DTP Executive and Ministers on developments in native title, land justice and related areas, and ensure that Traditional Owners are at the centre of policy development and implementation in these matters.
• Establish and maintain strong networks and relationships across the Portfolio, State and Local Government agencies, business, and community organisations and to support integrated approaches to priority issues at the local level.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The ideal candidate for the Manager, Traditional Owner Outcomes position will possess exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of working across government and senior levels to develop and deliver sustainable solutions. They will have outstanding communication skills, capable of identifying key messages and providing high-level advice to influence decision-making and tailor communication to diverse audiences. The candidate will demonstrate strong influence and persuasion skills, developing long-term, multi-phased plans to build stakeholder buy-in and effectively negotiating with internal and external partners to achieve desired outcomes. They will excel in team management, aligning community needs and service delivery with strategic workforce planning and fostering a culture of high performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Mandatory

• Knowledge of native title, land rights, or equivalent processes and the broad issues affecting Victorian traditional owner groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Victorian First Peoples cultures and societies, including Traditional Owner groups.

Desirable  

• Relevant tertiary qualification would be well regarded

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable 
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 27th of April 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Tim McCartney, First Peoples Self Determination via tim.mccartney@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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