Position Openings: On Country Guardians
4 positions available
This is a designated/identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander appointment.
Warrnambool, Victoria
Up to 1.0 FTE – Full-time or Part-time, Negotiable
Reports to Lead Guardian
Salary: Band 1 + Super
The purpose of the position is to deliver Caring for Country, fee-for-service and Natural Resource Management work and support the Biocultural Landscapes Division to deliver on the goals of the Eastern Maar Country Plan.
What you’ll be doing:
Key duties include:
- Deliver Caring for Country, fee-for-service and Natural Resource Management work across Healthy Country and Sea Country projects – e.g. revegetation, monitoring, pest, plant control, fencing, fire readiness
- Where required, undertake CHMP / cultural heritage fieldwork
- Participate in required training to build or refresh skills (e.g. OH&S, Chainsaw, Fire, Pest Control)
- Complete task records and report back key site information after work is completed
- Follow safety protocols and instructions from Lead Guardians and Coordinator
- Support Junior Ranger Program as required
- Receive regular work and structured development opportunities
- Contribute to new capability development (e.g. threatened species work, whale disentanglement)
General duties include:
- Be aware of and adhere to Privacy legislation, OH & S Legislation, and other relevant legislation
- Be aware of and adhere to EMAC Policy and Procedure manuals
- Be aware of and participate in staff performance reviews
- Attend all mandatory training as required
- Perform other duties as may be directed from time to time
Selection criteria
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively
- Ability to communicate respectfully, sensitively and effectively with Eastern Maar citizens
- Sound organisational skills with demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage issues.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening)
- Proven ability to receive and follow directions and instructions
- Commitment to productive personal time management
- Appropriate level of fitness and ability to sustain activity consistent with this position
- Proven connection to the Eastern Maar Territory
Desirable
- Understanding of the full range of work of EMAC’s Guardian program, including cultural heritage work and Healthy Country programs
- Strong understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Owners and recognition of the Eastern Maar Peoples as Traditional Owners of the south-west region of Victoria.
- Commitment to and appreciation of Eastern Maar culture, values, perspectives, and heritage, including impacts of colonisation and importance of cultural continuity.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting aspirations of the Eastern Maar community.
Other requirements
- Working with Children Check within 90 days
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- National Police Check for Employment Purposes within the last 3 months
Note: A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee an offer of employment.
For further details, read the full position description here.
Working with EMAC
At EMAC, we are committed to fostering a supportive, culturally safe, and empowering workplace. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 + $2,650 Meal & Entertainment benefits)
- Paid Christmas break in addition to 4 weeks’ annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive organisational culture
How to apply
Applications close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 7 June 2026
To apply, please send:
- Your resume outlining your employment history, and
- A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria
To Bansri Dave, HR Officer | bansri.dave@easternmaar.com.au
