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PLEASE NOTE: Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under Section 25 of the QLD Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.Under the direction of the Girringun Region Indigenous Protected Areas (Girringun IPA) Coordinator, the Cultural Waterways Project Officer will be responsible for implementing the Girringun Enhancing Cultural Connectivity through Waterways Project. The Project Officer is required to:Communicate the objectives of the Enhancing Cultural Connectivity Through Waterways project with Traditional Owners within the Girringun managed region.Develop and maintain an awareness of waterways within the Girringun managed region while upholding cultural protocols.Assist in integrating service delivery between Traditional Owners and Government partners.Liaise with stakeholders, key organisations, local, state and federal governments; relevant industry sectors and schools to create additional partnerships under the Girringun Region Indigenous Protected Areas.Work collaboratively with the Girringun Rangers to organise on-country site visits with Traditional Owners to conduct surveys.Prepare correspondence, briefing notes, meeting minutes, reports and other documents necessary on behalf of the Traditional Owners.Set up, monitor and document the on-country activities and surveys.KEY CAPABILITIES:Good understanding of waterways within the Girringun Region and waterways management in a changing environment.High level communication and interpersonal skills, relates well to people at all levels, uses diplomacy and tact, uses sound judgement on sensitive and confidential issues, and builds constructive and effective relationships.Finds common ground quickly and fosters communication between parties to negotiate successful agreements and outcomes.Establishes and maintains effective and responsive relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.Achieves results. Monitors and reviews tasks for efficient workflow, including priority setting.Applies functional and technical knowledge and understanding of waterways management issues including upholding cultural protocols.Applies confidentiality in the workplace, both operationally and culturally.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL CONDITIONS:Current Manual Drivers Licence.Eligible to successfully apply for a Blue Card.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applications will remain current for 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies as they become available (full time or part time).Travel will be a requirement of this position.Out of hours and weekend work will be required.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years'' experience do you have as a project officer?Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr